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Porter, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lincoln County County
Porter, MN
At a Glance
How Porter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Porter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Porter a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Porter residents earn a median household income of $54,125 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,959. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 226 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Porter is $99,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,616. Median rent is $875/month, with 17.0% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Porter reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 923/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Porter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Porter has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.