Scanlon, MN

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Population
989
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,205 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$228,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked along the Saint Louis River right beside Cloquet, Scanlon is a small, quiet town with deep roots in northern Minnesota's timber days. Today, it offers a peaceful residential setting where residents enjoy a relaxed pace without feeling isolated. Local kids attend Cloquet schools, and everyday shops and dining are just down the road. With Duluth only 18 miles away up Interstate 35, Scanlon gives you an easy commute and quick access to Lake Superior while keeping a cozy, small-town atmosphere.

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