The Town FilesBraham, Minnesota
City in Isanti County · population 1,769 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $196,800
- Household income
- $59,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 36.6
Braham is a city of 1,769 people in Isanti County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $196,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 93% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 79% of Minnesota towns.
How Braham ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Braham is worth $196,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $59,375, which is more affordable than 55% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $788 a month. 69.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Braham | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $788 | $991 |
| Median household income | $59,375 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 69.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Braham
| People | Braham | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 90.2% |
Weather in Braham
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 3.6°F. About 29.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.8 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Braham since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 17, 2020 about 7.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 18, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 29, 2015.
Severe weather in Isanti County since 1996
Isanti County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Isanti County
Isanti County had 11,704 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,899 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Braham itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Braham
2 public schools with 791 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAHAM ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 432 | 14.4 |
| BRAHAM AREA SECONDARY | 7-12 | 359 | 19.9 |
Towns near Braham
- Grass Lake, MN3.6 mi · 965 people · home $235,500
- Stanchfield, MN3.7 mi · 1,168 people · home $329,500
- Royalton, MN5.8 mi · 1,034 people · home $287,500
- Nessel, MN6.0 mi · 1,907 people · home $413,300
- Maple Ridge, MN7.1 mi · 715 people · home $328,300
- Brunswick, MN7.6 mi · 1,320 people · home $231,700
- Cambridge, MN7.9 mi · 2,495 people · home $372,800
- Fish Lake, MN9.4 mi · 2,193 people · home $400,200
Braham questions
Is Braham, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Braham scores better for retirees than 13% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 24%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Braham?
The median owner-occupied home in Braham is valued at $196,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,375, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $788 a month.
What is the weather like in Braham?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 3.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.7 inches of precipitation a year and 47.8 inches of snow.
Does Braham get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Braham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 17, 2020. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)