At a Glance
Median Income
$55,438
$29,023 per capita
Home Value
$155,700
Zillow: $246,455
Median Rent
$786/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
1,805/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Pierz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pierz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pierz a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pierz residents earn a median household income of $55,438 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,023. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,063 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pierz is $155,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,455. Median rent is $786/month, with 27.9% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Pierz reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,805/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Pierz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pierz has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,581
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,146/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,438
Per Capita$29,023
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$2,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,700
Rent$786
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$246,455
Housing Units578
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property1,805/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,174 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Pierz was founded in 1869.
The median home in Pierz was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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