Cost of Living in Elko New Market, MN

Population 4,915 · Minnesota · Data vintage 2023

150
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Elko New Market sits on the smaller end of the Minnesota city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Elko New Market is about 30 miles south of Minneapolis, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 18% higher than Minneapolis' $346,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 134
Rent 176

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Elko New Market

The median home value in Elko New Market is $407,400 — 34% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,311/month, 76% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $147,381/year is 98% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Minnesota's top state income tax rate is 9.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.4%. Overall, Elko New Market has a cost of living index of 150 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$407,400
34% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$259,407
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,311/mo
76% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$702
1 BR
$784
2 BR
$937
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,537
Owner-occupied 94.2%
Renter-occupied 5.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,311
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,925/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.6 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.0%
Carpooled
2.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
20.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.4%
State rate 6.9%
Avg local rate 0.6%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$147,381
98% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,646
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
87% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor Force Participation
78.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.7%
Graduate degree 15.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.9
Male median age 34.8
Female median age 32.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
47.4%
Good air days/yr
179
Max AQI recorded
219
PM2.5 days
146
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Elko New Market, MN?

Elko New Market has a cost index of 150 (100 = national average). It is 50% above the national average.

What is average rent in Elko New Market, MN?

The median gross rent in Elko New Market is $2,311 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Elko New Market?

The median home value in Elko New Market is $407,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Elko New Market?

The median household income in Elko New Market is $147,381 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Elko New Market, MN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Elko New Market is 7.4%. The Minnesota state income tax top rate is 9.8%.

Is Elko New Market, MN affordable?

Elko New Market is above average in cost of living, with an index of 150 — about 50% higher than the national average.

Elko New Market at a Glance

Population
4,915
Median Income
$147,381
Home Value
$407,400
Median Rent
$2,311/mo
Unemployment
0.6%
Sales Tax
7.4%
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