Grand Marais, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,700 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,846 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$283,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$634 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$773 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
3
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
4
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 15 9
Feb 1 9 14
Mar 1 8 24
Apr 2 5 37
May 3 0 48
Jun 4 0 57
Jul 4 0 63
Aug 3 0 63
Sep 3 0 54
Oct 3 1 41
Nov 2 10 29
Dec 1 13 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 3, MN State House District 3A, MN
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Schools

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Cook County Senior High
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Vermilion Community College
70 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Northland College
85 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Gogebic Community College
89 miles, S • 1.4 star
Finlandia University
93 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
96 miles, SE • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
107 miles, W • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
119 miles, W • 1 star
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