Scanlon, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,087 Population 1,264/sq mi density
$75,833 Median Income $36,958 per capita
$221,500 Home Value $284,942 Zillow
$1,550 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$75,833 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,500 home value, $1,550/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Scanlon, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,833
1% above
$36,958 per capita
Home Value
$221,500
21% below
Zillow: $284,942
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
33% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Scanlon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Scanlon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
79%
Rent
133%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scanlon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scanlon residents earn a median household income of $75,833 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,958. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scanlon is $221,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,942. Median rent is $1,550/month, with 51.0% 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 1959.

Education

20.9% of adults in Scanlon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scanlon has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,087
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,264/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,833
Per Capita$36,958
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,500
Rent$1,550
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$284,942
Housing Units474
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,190 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute16 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Scanlon was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.