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Grand Marais, MN

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Population
1,290
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
612 ft
Median Home Value
$310,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$900/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,583
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityDuluth, Minnesota108 miles away · 88,330 residents.

About Grand Marais

Grand Marais is a city and the county seat of Cook County, Minnesota, situated on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Operating as the county's only incorporated municipality and serving as the southern terminus of the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway, the scenic harbor community of approximately 1,796 is served by the Cook County School District locally.

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

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