LutsenMN
A town of 471. Nearly 77.8% of it is conserved land.
What makes Lutsen stand out
The 2 things Lutsen does most differently from other towns.
471 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Lutsen’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lutsen. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Lutsen is conserved land
116 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Superior National Forest | 67.2 mi | 45,201 |
| 2. Lutsen SNA | 2.6 mi | 703 |
| 3. Pat Bayle State Forest | 1.6 mi | 4,061 |
A typical Lutsen home is worth about $513K
The typical Lutsen home is worth about $513,000, up 3.9% in a year, 46% above the Minnesota typical home.
Typical home value
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Lutsen has cold winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 74°, a January night drops to -1°.
Typical low → high °F
About one in seven working residents works right in Lutsen
Most working residents leave Lutsen for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Marais (36%), Tofte (8%) and Duluth (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Lutsen is
Lutsen beats the Minnesota average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Lutsen | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.4% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.8% | 9.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 5.9% |
116 miles of trails in Lutsen
77.8% of the town is conserved land, across 5 parks and preserves.
About Lutsen
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US
Lutsen ( LOOT-sən) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lutsen Township, Cook County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 220. Lutsen is located within the Superior National Forest, on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It is 18 miles southwest of the city of Grand Marais; and 65 miles northeast of the city of Two Harbors. Cascade River State Park and the Superior Hiking Trail are both nearby. Minnesota Highway 61, formerly part of U.S. Route 61, is the main arterial route in the community. It runs along Lake Superior between Duluth and Grand Portage to the Canadian border.
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- Population
- 220
- Area
- 11 sq mi
- Elevation
- 669 ft
- ZIP code
- 55612