Schroeder Lumber Company Bunkhouse · National Register of Historic Places
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A town of 232. Nearly 82.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
232
residents
Typical home
$417K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
41.8
years
Jobs based here
17
A commuter town
What makes Schroeder stand out
The 2 things Schroeder does most differently from other towns.
Small town
232 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Schroeder is conserved land
110 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
82.8%conserved
82.8%
conserved · 83,688 of 101,093 acres
110 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Superior National Forest | 78.6 mi | 80,592 |
| 2. Temperance River State Park | 11.7 mi | 2,752 |
| 3. Finland State Forest | 5.3 mi | 1,989 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Schroeder
Most working residents leave Schroeder for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Marais (30%), Lutsen (20%) and Tofte (12%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Schroeder2%
Grand Marais30%
Lutsen20%
Tofte12%
Duluth4%
31 mi
median commute distance
17
jobs based in Schroeder
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesLightning
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Schroeder has cold, snowy winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 75°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 94 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
94″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–21°
Spring25–47°
Summer50–73°
Fall32–49°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 26
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Schroeder home is worth about $417K
The typical Schroeder home is worth about $417,000, up 5.7% in a year, 19% above the Minnesota typical home.
$417KZillow home value
Typical home value
Schroeder$417K
Minnesota$351K
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
How healthy Schroeder is
Schroeder beats the Minnesota average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
9 better16 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Schroeder | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.8% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 8.5% |
North Shore Health
29.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Get outside
110 miles of trails in Schroeder
82.8% of the town is conserved land, across 7 parks and preserves.
1
Superior National Forest78.6 mi of trails · 80,592 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Schroeder
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Schroeder is an unincorporated community in Schroeder Township, Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The Cross River flows through the center, or middle of Schroeder. Schroeder is located 30 miles (48 km) southwest of the city of Grand Marais; and 53 miles (85 km) northeast of the city of Two Harbors. Minnesota Highway 61 serves as a main route in the community. Temperance River State Park and the Superior Hiking Trail are both nearby.
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- Elevation
- 640 ft
- ZIP code
- 55613