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Lake Elmo, MN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Mackenzie

Is Lake Elmo a good place to live?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Median household income is $153,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd sa...

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Mackenzie

Best areas to explore in Lake Elmo?

OK so Born and raised here. Median household income is $153,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $588,900, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you...

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Ian Gutierrez

Day-to-day life in Lake Elmo, MN

Hey folks, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $588,900, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this?

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Brooks M.

Why I chose Lake Elmo over bigger cities

First post here. I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $153,407 in Lake Elmo. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Brooks C.

Housing market in Lake Elmo right now

Hello, The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd ...

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Ian Gutierrez

Is public transit usable in Lake Elmo?

Hello, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $588,900, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Elmo sits at 186.6 per 100K. Homes are going for about $588,900 on average. Household incomes average around $153,407 in Lake Elmo. It's changing fast -some goo...

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Leonardo Cook

Lake Elmo is underrated, change my mind

Hey, I work in legal and Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $588,900 on average. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's be...

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Mackenzie

Top 5 things I love about Lake Elmo

Household incomes average around $153,407 in Lake Elmo. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $588,900, which is pretty steep. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lo...

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Emma Myers

Biggest downsides of living in Lake Elmo?

Alright, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $153,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest...

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