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Ely, MN

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Population
3,231
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,432 ft
Median Home Value
$157,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$627/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,901
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityHibbing, Minnesota62 miles away · 15,823 residents.

About Ely

Ely is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, situated on the historic Vermilion Iron Range. Renowned globally as the primary outfitting gateway into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and hosting the International Wolf Center, the northwoods community of approximately 3,240 is served by Ely Public Schools for education locally.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Earthquake Risk IndexA+98.6rating

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