Lake St. Croix Beach, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,106 Population 1,975/sq mi density
$100,134 Median Income $64,114 per capita
$334,600 Home Value $509,212 Zillow
$963 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,134 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$334,600 home value, $963/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake St. Croix Beach, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,134
33% above
$64,114 per capita
Home Value
$334,600
19% above
Zillow: $509,212
Median Rent
$963/mo
17% below
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
29% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Lake St. Croix Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake St. Croix Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
133%
Home Value
119%
Rent
83%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake St. Croix Beach a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake St. Croix Beach residents earn a median household income of $100,134 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,114. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake St. Croix Beach is $334,600 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $509,212. Median rent is $963/month, with 21.3% 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 1968.

Education

43.6% of adults in Lake St. Croix Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake St. Croix Beach has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,106
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density1,975/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,134
Per Capita$64,114
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$334,600
Rent$963
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$509,212
Housing Units551
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation711 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake St. Croix Beach was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.