Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Hoyt Lakes is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,074. Residents earn $64,514 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hoyt Lakes receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hoyt Lakes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hoyt Lakes is $64,514, 14% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Hoyt Lakes is $90,700, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hoyt Lakes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hoyt Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,514 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,087 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,234 |
| Unemployment | 8.8% |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,646 |
| County GDP | $13,874M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 793 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.87% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.3% |
| Census Median | $90,700 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $115,070 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.87% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Total Violent | 49.6/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 49.6/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | C |
| Safety Score | 2.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.1 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft (487 m) |
| Area | 55.9 sq mi (144.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5716°N, 92.1083°W |
| County FIPS | 27137 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Total Area | 55.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 793 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.3% |