Motley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Todd County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
593 Population 427/sq mi density
$43,281 Median Income $27,256 per capita
$128,300 Home Value $267,150 Zillow
$661 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
145 Violent Crime/100K 1,158 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,281 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,300 home value, $661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Motley, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,281
42% below
$27,256 per capita
Home Value
$128,300
54% below
Zillow: $267,150
Median Rent
$661/mo
43% below
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
62% below
1,158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Motley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
46%
Rent
57%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Motley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Motley residents earn a median household income of $43,281 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,256. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 634 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Motley is $128,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,150. Median rent is $661/month, with 20.4% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Motley reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,158/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Motley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Motley has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population593
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,281
Per Capita$27,256
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,141M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$661
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$267,150
Housing Units361
Rent Burden20.4%

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property1,158/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain27.1 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Motley was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.