At a Glance
Median Income
$66,771
$31,018 per capita
Home Value
$148,300
Zillow: $337,048
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
20.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
17.6% smoking rate
How Pillager Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pillager's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pillager a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pillager residents earn a median household income of $66,771 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,018. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,376 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pillager is $148,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,048. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 20.6% 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 1981.
Education
17.8% of adults in Pillager hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pillager 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density581/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,771
Per Capita$31,018
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$4,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,300
Rent$1,011
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$337,048
Housing Units191
Rent Burden20.6%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain27.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,210 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Pillager was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.