Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
19%
Pine Island
Pine Island, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,503
Population
3,916
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A scenic community on the rise
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Since it was first settled in 1854, Pine Island served as a beautiful, rural community filled with farms and cheese factories – more than 60 of them, earning Pine Island the early nickname of “Cheese Capital of the World.” Today, as more people discover this picturesque gem, it is becoming the new “it” location in Minnesota. It is ideally located for commuters, sitting just 15 minutes north of Rochester and less than an hour south of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The Zumbro River extends through the center of the city, and the historic downtown is an excellent destination for shopping and dining.
Pine Island provides several parks for residents to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Nature Preserve Park includes a pond with fishing dock and a hiking trail. Trailhead Park has a playground, horse shoe pits, a canoe launch, and picnic areas. Collins Park has a playground and a Frisbee golf course. Other destinations include the Pine Island Swimming Pool, the Main Street band shell, a skate park, and a dog park. Golfers can head to the Pine Island Golf Course, located on the southeast side of the city. Events are often held at the historic Pine Island Cheese Company building, and you can borrow a bike (no joke – and no cost) from the historic Butter Factory. Use your borrowed bike and helmet to cruise the 13-mile Douglas State Trail.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,550
Average: $97,996
Education
912
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,182
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pine Island has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pine Island, MN is $1,503 for one bedroom, $1,378 for two bedrooms, and $1,373 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pine Island has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,503/month
720 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pine Island, MN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
602 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
602 Students
Public
Grades K-8
506 Students
Public
Grades K-8
506 Students
Public
Grades K-8
506 Students
Public
Grades K-8
506 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
432 Students
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† 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 February 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.