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Carlton, MN

Carlton, MN.

Population: 3,111 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$347,440
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+88.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$348,108
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.2 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
266
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

Nearest airport
Cloquet Carlton County Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Duluth International Airport (DLH) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$3,235
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
61.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,560
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
96

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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