In Cook, Minnesota, the median home price is $446,076, compared with the Minnesota median of $351,203; median household income is $72,638; the population is 5,635; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 224.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 16.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Cook at a glance
Population
5,635
Median Household Income
$72,638
Typical Home Value
$446,076
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
224.5
Avg Commute Time
16.6
About Cook
Cook has a population of 5,635. The median home value is $446,076, 27% above the Minnesota median. Median household income is $72,638 (18% below the Minnesota median). The most populated towns are Grand Marais, West Cook, and East Cook.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Cook
7 towns, by population.
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Cook at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Cook?
- Cook has a population of 5,635 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Cook?
- The median home value in Cook is $446,076. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Cook?
- Median household income in Cook is $72,638 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Cook in?
- Cook is in Minnesota.
- How many towns are in Cook?
- Cook contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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