Best Places to Live in Brainerd Metro Area, Minnesota

Brainerd, MN situated on the banks of Gull Lake offers gorgeous scenery as well as a wide array of activities like paddleboarding or birdwatching. The charming downtown boasts antique shops and art galleries while summertime events include outdoor theater performances and farmers markets.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Brainerd Metro Area is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Brainerd Metro Area jobs have increased by 6.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Brainerd Metro Area's cost of living is 13.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Brainerd Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Brainerd metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 63.8% to 34.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Brainerd Metro Area's population is 95,796 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Brainerd Metro Area is Real Estate: $303,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.1%.

SCHOOLS

Brainerd Metro Area public schools spend $14,968 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in Brainerd Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Brainerd

It's a good time to buy in Brainerd. Home Appreciation is up 9.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Brainerd is $303,000.

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MAPS OF BRAINERD METRO AREA, MINNESOTA

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