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Grand Marais, MN

Grand Marais, MN.

Population: 3,719 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$426,383
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+38.5%
10-year appreciation
+86.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$426,383
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
15

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
13
Days with Good air quality
298

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Grand Portage National Monument (32 mi)
Nearest airport
Grand Marais Cook County Airport (GRM) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+51 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$2,310
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,858
Average weekly wage
$727
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Real Estate, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

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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