Minnesota
Lake Shore is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,117. Residents earn $96,923 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Shore receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Shore stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Shore is $96,923, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Shore is $532,500, making it a premium housing market at 89% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $982 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lake Shore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches, including 39.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,923 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,843 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,335 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,376 |
| County GDP | $4,044M |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Healthcare | 256 |
| Retail | 381 |
| Manufacturing | 112 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.91% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Census Median | $532,500 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $722,674 |
| $/Sq Ft | $384 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $982 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.91% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,321/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.8 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,254 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5043°N, 94.3665°W |
| County FIPS | 27035 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Retail Stores | 381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |