At a Glance
Median Income
$42,750
$29,778 per capita
Home Value
$146,300
Zillow: $163,904
Median Rent
$686/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
18.2% smoking rate
How Remer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Remer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Remer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Remer residents earn a median household income of $42,750 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,778. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Remer is $146,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,904. Median rent is $686/month, with 22.6% 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 1972.
Education
16.0% of adults in Remer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Remer has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population348
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$42,750
Per Capita$29,778
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$2,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,300
Rent$686
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$163,904
Housing Units181
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,838/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain26.6 in/yr
Elevation1,333 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute14 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Remer was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.