Newfolden, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Marshall County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
468 Population 459/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $29,203 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $261,017 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $883/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Newfolden, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,000
8% below
$29,203 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
49% below
Zillow: $261,017
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
27% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Newfolden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
51%
Rent
76%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newfolden a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newfolden residents earn a median household income of $69,000 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,203. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% 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 Newfolden is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,017. Median rent is $883/month, with 19.7% 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 1967.

Education

24.6% of adults in Newfolden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newfolden 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

Population468
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$29,203
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$883
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$261,017
Housing Units159
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,947/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,096 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Newfolden was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.