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Detroit Lakes, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Becker County County
Detroit Lakes, MN
At a Glance
How Detroit Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Detroit Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Detroit Lakes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Detroit Lakes residents earn a median household income of $62,123 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,126. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,140 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Detroit Lakes is $246,200 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,478. Median rent is $925/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Detroit Lakes reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,873/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Detroit Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Detroit Lakes has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.