Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Java Moose
Coffee Shop
South of the Border Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Crooked Spoon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Blue Water Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java Moose
Coffee Shop
World's Best Donuts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Grand Marais Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Museum
Nee Gee / Fish House
Museum
Cook County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (6) F
Birch Terrace Lounge
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
American Legion
Bar
Grand Marais Municipal Liquor Store
Alcohol
Gunflint Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (2) B
Cook County Community Center
Community Centre
YMCA
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Johnson's Foods
Grocery Store
Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op
Grocery Store
The Beaver House
Seafood
Genes Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Gunflint Horse Arena & Dog Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Grand Marais RV Park and Campground
Park
Harbor Park
Park
Sweetheart's Bluff Sledding Hill
Park
Boulder Park
Park
Shops (25) A-
Budget Shop
Clothing
Grand Marais Art Colony
Home Improvement
Cabin Antiques
Furniture
TLC Antiques
Furniture
Studio 61 Hair Design
Hairdresser
North House Folk School
Gift Shop
Terra Bella Floral and Gifts
Florist
Viking Hus
Gift Shop
Buck's Hardware Hank
Home Improvement
Threads
Clothing
Birch Bark Gallery
Gift Shop
Chuck's Hair Styling
Hairdresser
Gunflint Mercantile and Candy Company
Gift Shop
Superior Design Jewelry
Fashion
Joynes Department Store and Ben Franklin
Gift Shop
Shirt Outfitters
Clothing
Moose Tracks
Clothing
Sivertson Gallery
Gift Shop
Lake Superior Trading Post
Gift Shop
Lake Superior Trading Post
Books
Beth's Fudge and Gifts
Gift Shop
Superior North Outdoor Center
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Books
Drury Lane Books
Books
Grand Marais Rock Shop
Gift Shop
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Grand Marais.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Grand Marais is 101/100 - which is 2% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Grand Marais crime rates are 806 per 100k, which is 64% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
705 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
101 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B-

The median income in Grand Marais is $55,141 - which is 13% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$55,141 D-
Unemployment Rate
0.2% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
North Shore Health Hospital and Care Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Grand Marais Family Dentistry
Dentist
Unknown Name
Police
Human Development Center
Clinic
Quiet Waters Acupuncture
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Grand Marais home prices are $204,800 - which is 7% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$204,800 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
-5% D+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools B+

The Grand Marais graduation rate is 93% - which is 4% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Grand Marais Community
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
Cook County Middle
Great Expectations
High Schools (3) A+
Cook County Senior High
Grand Marais Community
Cook County Alternative
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ratings A+

Grand Marais has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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  • Grand Marais has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Grand Marais crime rates are 64% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Grand Marais is 2% higher than the Minnesota average

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Grand Marais? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gunflint Horse Arena & Dog Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Grand Marais RV Park and Campground
      Harbor Park
      Sweetheart's Bluff Sledding Hill

      Entertainment

      Grand Marais Playhouse
      Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
      Nee Gee / Fish House
      Cook County Historical Society Museum

      Food & Drink

      Birch Terrace Lounge
      Dairy Queen
      American Legion
      Grand Marais Municipal Liquor Store
      Gunflint Tavern
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Grand Marais? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Grand Marais.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Grand Marais? The cost of living in Grand Marais is 101/100 - which is 2% higher than Minnesota.
      Grand Marais
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Grand Marais? Grand Marais crime rates are 806, which are 64% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      806 per 100k people

      65% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 125

      65% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Grand Marais? The median income in Grand Marais is $55,141 which is 13% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $55,141equal to the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,0507% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      96% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Grand Marais a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      North Shore Health Hospital and Care Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Grand Marais home prices? Grand Marais home prices are $204,800 - which is 7% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $204,80011% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75421% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Grand Marais have good schools? The Grand Marais graduation rate is 93% - which is 4% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      equal to the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Grand Marais a good place to live? Grand Marais has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      1 total surveys

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