Minnesota
East Gull Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,173. Residents earn $128,548 per year, which is 71% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Gull Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. East Gull Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Gull Lake is $128,548, which is significantly higher than the national average — 71% above $75,149. This places East Gull Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in East Gull Lake is $522,000, making it a premium housing market at 85% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
East Gull Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $128,548 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,717 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,335 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,376 |
| County GDP | $4,044M |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Healthcare | 256 |
| Retail | 381 |
| Manufacturing | 112 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $522,000 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $663,043 |
| Median List Price | $2,595,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,595,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $602 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,386 |
| 19% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.93% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,321/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.1 inches |
| 29% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3970°N, 94.3638°W |
| County FIPS | 27035 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.1% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Retail Stores | 381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |