East Gull Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Crow Wing County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,173 Population 149/sq mi density
$128,548 Median Income $60,717 per capita
$522,000 Home Value $707,486 Zillow
$1,386 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,548 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$522,000 home value, $1,386/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.1% bachelor's degree or higher

East Gull Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,548
71% above
$60,717 per capita
Home Value
$522,000
85% above
Zillow: $707,486
Median Rent
$1,386/mo
19% above
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
46% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How East Gull Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Gull Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
171%
Home Value
185%
Rent
119%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
146%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Gull Lake a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Gull Lake residents earn a median household income of $128,548 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,717. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,376 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Gull Lake is $522,000 , 85% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $707,486. Median rent is $1,386/month, with 13.8% 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 1990.

Education

49.1% of adults in East Gull Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Gull Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). 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 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,173
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,548
Per Capita$60,717
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$4,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A
Home Value$522,000
Rent$1,386
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$707,486
Housing Units804
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,321/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain27.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,228 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in East Gull Lake was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.