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Howard Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County
Howard Lake, MN
At a Glance
How Howard Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Howard Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Howard Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Howard Lake residents earn a median household income of $99,464 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,777. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Howard Lake is $239,100 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,761. Median rent is $930/month, with 26.9% 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.
Safety & Crime
Howard Lake reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 191/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Howard Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Howard Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.