Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Lake Park is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 573. Residents earn $63,250 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Park receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Lake Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Park is $63,250, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Park is $160,900, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lake Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches, including 47.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,250 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,935 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,991 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,520 |
| County GDP | $2,919M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 178 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $160,900 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $396,644 |
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,319/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 178 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.5 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,343 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8836°N, 96.0976°W |
| County FIPS | 27027 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.2% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 178 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |