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Big Lake, MN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Xavier Foster

Unpopular opinion about Big Lake

Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Looking forward to hearing from you all. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks...

6 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Caroline Rogers

Dog-friendly places in Big Lake?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2011. It's a a small town city with about 12,115 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned?

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loving_nathan28

Unpopular opinion about Big Lake

OK so It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up.

15 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
chill_connor1

Planning a move to Big Lake -neighborhoods?

OK so It's a a small town city with about 12,115 people. You can expect to pay around $1,417 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. Appreciat...

13 replies 8 upvotes moving
Michael Howard

Best areas to explore in Big Lake?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Salt Lake City and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

9 replies 7 upvotes qa
Hunter Phillips

What Big Lake does better than anywhere else

Alright, I'm a 29-year-old physical therapist and Household incomes average around $113,333 in Big Lake. You can expect to pay around $1,417 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great.

1 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Wesley N.

Pros and cons of Big Lake after 13 years

First post here. I've been here for 2 years and Rent is about $1,417/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 40--F, so bundle up in winter. With a population of 12,115, Big Lake is a small town. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $113,333, which fee...

3 replies 5 upvotes living
Eleanor P.

Considering Big Lake vs Tucson -help me decide

OK so You can expect to pay around $1,417 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for Big Lake? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life...

1 replies 0 upvotes moving
Caroline Rogers

What to expect moving to Big Lake?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Phoenix and Average temperature is around 40--F, so bundle up in winter. Rent is about $1,417/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $291,700 on average. The weather takes some getting use...

8 replies 6 upvotes moving
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