City profile
Grand Rapids, MN
Itasca County · Population 11,207
Grand Rapids is a town in Itasca County, MN with about 11,207 residents and a typical home value near $214,000. It is 74 miles from Duluth, MN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
11°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$213,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,348
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
89
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.05%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.85%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.04%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 77/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Strong wind, Landslide
Nearest major airport
164 mi to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
11,207
Black population
1.4%
County
Itasca County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, extreme cold
Highlights
- About 11,207 residents
- Typical home value about $214,000
- 74 miles from Duluth, MN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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