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Two Harbors, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,598 Population 1,100/sq mi density
$62,885 Median Income $30,912 per capita
$187,100 Home Value $285,518 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,885 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,100 home value, $879/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Two Harbors, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,885
16% below
$30,912 per capita
Home Value
$187,100
34% below
Zillow: $285,518
Median Rent
$879/mo
24% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Two Harbors Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
66%
Rent
76%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Two Harbors a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Two Harbors residents earn a median household income of $62,885 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,912. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Two Harbors is $187,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,518. Median rent is $879/month, with 32.6% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Two Harbors reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 142/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Two Harbors hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Two Harbors has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,598
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,885
Per Capita$30,912
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$565M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,100
Rent$879
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$285,518
Housing Units1,807
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property142/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death4,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation732 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Two Harbors was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.