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Brooten, Minnesota

city · Stearns County (primary) , Pope County

At a glance

602
Population
$144,000
Median home value (all homes)
53% below U.S. median
$239,522
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$661/mo
Median rent
51% below U.S. median
$48,250
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
23.9 min
Average commute
84.8%
Homes with broadband
34.53%
Locations with fiber available
9.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes12% below
Insurance6% below
Commute cost15% below
For business: Minnesota is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college36 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college47 mi
High school graduates87.8%
College graduates17.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region West Central Initiative Fund
West Central Initiative is a regional community foundation and economic development district serving west central Minnesota, investing in people, communities, and systems through funding, programs, and technical assistance.
state Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
ARDC is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization serving the seven-county Arrowhead Region in northeast Minnesota. Its mission is to provide local units of government and citizen groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems, and fostering local leadership to promote economic growth.
state Economic Dev Association of Minnesota
EDAM champions economic development through education, collaboration and advocacy. It is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development, with members in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who stay informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices.
state Minnesota Dept of Empl & Economic Dev
Minnesota's state agency that provides employment services, workforce development, unemployment insurance support, business financing, and economic development programs for residents and businesses.
state Minnesota Power Economic Development
Minnesota Power has the resources, connections and experience to help companies find sites and secure capital for expansion and relocation projects in our service area. It also provides private sector leadership in economic development.
state North Saint Paul Economic Development
The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) was established to precipitate future development, increase the tax base, promote employment, and enhance the overall quality of life in North St. Paul; it sets goals, meets regularly, and can provide momentum and a vision for economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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