Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Elk River, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,226
Population
27,699
Renter Mix
21% Rent
The great outdoors spread far and wide in Elk River
Rivers
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Golf
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Parks
On the shores of the Mississippi River with Orono Lake and Elk River flowing through town, the city of Elk River is a community with an abundance of water views. The Elk River Golf Club is a great community spot for outdoor recreation by the largest public park in the area, Woodland Trails Park. This 427-acre park is a blend of dense woods, prairies, and wetlands, offering dog-friendly trails, scenic views, cross country skiing, and so much more. Another great park is Orono Park, complete with a fishing pier, dog park, and swimming beach. This is the perfect spot for outdoor recreation for the whole family.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,850
Average: $109,033
Education
5,758
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,099
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elk River has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Elk River, MN is $1,054 for a studio, $1,227 for one bedroom, $1,475 for two bedrooms, and $1,379 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elk River has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,227/month
777 Sq Ft
House
$2,807/month
2,263 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,448/month
1,738 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elk River, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
704 Students
Public
Grades K-5
554 Students
Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
Public
Grades K-5
513 Students
Public
Grades K-8
147 Students
Public
Grades K-8
147 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
638 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
557 Students
Public
Grades K-12
23 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
502 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,637 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,562 Students
Public
Grades K-12
23 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oliver Kelley Farm
- Mississippi West Regional Park
- Rum River Central Regional Park
- Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.