Trail, MN

Minnesota

Trail is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 55. Residents earn $62,813 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
55 Population 55/sq mi density
$62,813 Median Income $23,433 per capita
$53,800 Home Value $258,309 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,800 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,813
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $53,800
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
17% higher than US avg

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

People

Population55
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans38.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$23,433
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$393M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$258,309
Housing Units28

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,207 ft (368 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband21.0%
Libraries1

Is Trail a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trail receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Trail stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trail is $62,813, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trail is $53,800, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Trail has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Trail has a population of 55 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

55
Total Population
55
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.6%
Female 36.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Trail vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Trail vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trail is $62,813, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Trail vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,813
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,433
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
IRS Avg AGI$60,554

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
17% above US avg
Establishments (County)231
County GDP$393M

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare17
Retail37
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,300
34% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone43.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Trail is $53,800, 81% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $258,309.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$53,800
81% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$258,309

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Housing Units28
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,300
34% below US avg
Effective Rate4.28%
Trail has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.6 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.6 inches
30% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,207 ft (368 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates47.7833°N, 95.6980°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.1-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.4%
D 24.3%

Winner: Republican by 50.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+80.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.08
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density55/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access21.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants20
Retail Stores37

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone43.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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