Best Places to Live in Polk County, Minnesota

Polk County is located in northwestern Minnesota with a population 31,759 people. It features several outdoor recreational activities such as fishing at the nearby rivers and lakes surrounded by lush woodlands ideal for nature lovers all seasons long or camping at Glacial Lakes State Park during spring and summer months perfect for adventure seekers anytime throughout the year. In addition to these attractions multiple small towns like Fosston provide plenty of shopping opportunities where you can find unique handmade items crafted by local artisans living within its vibrant communities creating an idyllic escape away from urban life anytime throughout the year. Small town/College town - Extreme eastern North Dakota along Red River, 60 miles south of Canadian border.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Polk County is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Polk County jobs have increased by 0.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Polk County's cost of living is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Polk County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Polk County, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Polk county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 63.3% to 34.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Polk County's population is 31,303 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Polk County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.9%.

SCHOOLS

Polk County public schools spend $11,115 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.1 students per teacher in Polk County. More Education

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Housing Market in polk

It's a good time to buy in Polk. Home Appreciation is up 9.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Polk is .

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