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Pine Springs, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Pine Springs is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 412. Residents earn $167,750 per year, which is 123% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
412 Population 535/sq mi density
$167,750 Median Income $66,033 per capita
$613,600 Home Value $593,998 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$167,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$613,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $167,750
123% higher than US avg
Home Value $613,600
118% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.0%
87% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.0%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Pine Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population412
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density535/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$167,750
Per Capita$66,033
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$17,078M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$613,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$593,998
Housing Units154
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Uninsured4.8%
Smoking9.6%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation964 ft (294 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband99.3%
Libraries9

Is Pine Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pine Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pine Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pine Springs is $167,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 123% above $75,149. This places Pine Springs among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pine Springs is $613,600, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Pine Springs is a highly educated community — 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Pine Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Pine Springs has a population of 412 with a density of 535 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

412
Total Population
535
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pine Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pine Springs is $167,750, which is 123% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Pine Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$167,750
123% above US avg
Per Capita Income$66,033
Avg Weekly Wage$1,167
IRS Avg AGI$112,241

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,011
County GDP$17,078M

Business (County)

Restaurants458
Healthcare845
Retail692
Manufacturing215

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,819
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pine Springs is $613,600, 118% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $593,998.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$613,600
118% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$593,998

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied99.3%
Housing Units154
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,819
66% above US avg
Effective Rate0.95%
In Pine Springs, 31.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.8% of residents lack health insurance. 9.6% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 15.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pine Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.0%
3% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure24.3%
Asthma9.5%
COPD3.4%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.6%
31% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity15.5%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress14.0%
Physical Distress8.6%
Short Sleep24.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.5%
Uninsured4.8%
44% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.0%
Dental Visits76.1%
Premature Death4,820/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access94.6%
Healthcare Facilities845
Pine Springs has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.2 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches
13% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation964 ft (294 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density535/sq mi
Coordinates45.0380°N, 92.9559°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27163
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 63.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.9-point margin. 99.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%
D 53.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.0%
87% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+28.0%
School Test Score6.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density535/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.3%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities845
Restaurants458
Retail Stores692

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.9%

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