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Wright, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
121 Population 83/sq mi density
$69,750 Median Income $46,112 per capita
$123,800 Home Value $236,501 Zillow
$630 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,750 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $630/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wright, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,750
7% below
$46,112 per capita
Home Value
$123,800
56% below
Zillow: $236,501
Median Rent
$630/mo
46% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
4,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Wright Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
44%
Rent
54%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wright a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wright residents earn a median household income of $69,750 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,112. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wright is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,501. Median rent is $630/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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Wright reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,598/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Wright hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wright has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population121
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans76.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,750
Per Capita$46,112
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,800
Rent$630
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$236,501
Housing Units48
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property4,598/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,306 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute34 min
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wright was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.