City

Bluffton, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Otter Tail County  ·  Minnesota

👥469Population
💰$60,625Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂29.9Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 9.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian0.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.8%)
HS Graduate111 (45.7%)
Some College38 (15.6%)
Associates26 (10.7%)
Bachelors41 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree25 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College15.6%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,625 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units181
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Bluffton, MN

Bluffton is a city in Minnesota, located in Otter Tail County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 469 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.9 years.

Economically, Bluffton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,625 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bluffton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bluffton is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.57%).

Bluffton, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Bluffton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56518 469 $60,625 $150,000 $877 0.0% 27.2% 83.2%