Apartments for rent in Barnesville, MN

The small town of Barnesville, Minnesota is home to slightly less than 3,000 people. Families with young children are typical, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 38, are younger than most cities in Minnesota. The majority of Barnesville residents own their homes, and 24% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $681/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Minnesota. Each month, renters in Barnesville will save around $310 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 28 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Barnesville residents have found that it takes some patience traveling to work. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 47% of residents, while public transit isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

If you're looking for diverse career options, Barnesville has plenty. The four most common industries are retail, healthcare, construction, and education. Together, these industries make up 31% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of almost $75,000, Barnesville workers bring in about $6,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Minnesota. Barnesville's average income, however, is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345). Compared to the national average (19%), Barnesville has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree (23%). Further, 3% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.