Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Lakeland is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,510. Residents earn $101,339 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lakeland receives an overall livability score of 4.8 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. Lakeland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lakeland is $101,339, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Lakeland among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Lakeland is $357,700, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,644 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lakeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,339 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,948 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,110 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,024 |
| County GDP | $1,545M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 78 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.63% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |
| Census Median | $357,700 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $393,283 |
| $/Sq Ft | $203 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,644 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,822 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.63% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 743 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9532°N, 92.7666°W |
| County FIPS | 55093 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.2% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 726/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 78 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |