Middle River, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Marshall County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
281 Population 562/sq mi density
$57,188 Median Income $35,087 per capita
$103,500 Home Value $188,494 Zillow
$313 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,188 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,500 home value, $313/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Middle River, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,188
24% below
$35,087 per capita
Home Value
$103,500
63% below
Zillow: $188,494
Median Rent
$313/mo
73% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Middle River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Middle River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
37%
Rent
27%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Middle River a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Middle River residents earn a median household income of $57,188 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,087. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Middle River is $103,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,494. Median rent is $313/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

9.6% of adults in Middle River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Middle River has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population281
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density562/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$35,087
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,500
Rent$313
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$188,494
Housing Units151
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,947/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,142 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Middle River was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.