At a Glance
Median Income
$79,773
$46,245 per capita
Home Value
$401,000
Zillow: $463,599
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.7% smoking rate
How Fifty Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fifty Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fifty Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fifty Lakes residents earn a median household income of $79,773 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,245. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 965 business establishments, including 135 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fifty Lakes is $401,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,599. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
37.4% of adults in Fifty Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fifty Lakes has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population463
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,773
Per Capita$46,245
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
B+
Home Value$401,000
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$463,599
Housing Units605
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,346 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fifty Lakes was built in 1980.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 135 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.