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Ham Lake, MN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ariana K.

What to expect moving to Ham Lake?

First post here. I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,319/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Ham Lake? Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Thomas Ortiz

Is Ham Lake worth moving to in 2026?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Ham Lake sits at 71.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $116,845, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $430,100 on average. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in...

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Roman W.

Job hunting in Ham Lake -tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in hospitality and Crime rate is something to consider -Ham Lake sits at 71.9 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a gr...

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Ariana K.

What I wish I knew before living in Ham Lake

Hello, The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $116,845 in Ham Lake. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

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Hudson Robinson

Weekend activities in Ham Lake?

I'm a remote worker and It's a a small town city with about 16,575 people. With a population of 16,575, Ham Lake is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a rea...

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Thomas Ortiz

Best companies to work for in Ham Lake?

Hello, Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 16,575, Ham Lake is a small town. Homes are going for about $430,100 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surpr...

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Amelia Nguyen

Best companies to work for in Ham Lake?

Household incomes average around $116,845 in Ham Lake. You can expect to pay around $1,319 for rent here. The median home value here is around $430,100, which is pretty steep. It's a a small town city with about 16,575 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a rea...

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James M.

How are the schools in Ham Lake?

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Is this normal for Ham Lake?

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Hunter Miller

Most overrated things about Ham Lake

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a small town city with about 16,575 people. Median household income is $116,845, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendl...

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Amelia Nguyen

How is the nightlife in Ham Lake?

I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,319/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $430,100 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Honestly, ...

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