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Lakeland, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,510 Population 726/sq mi density
$101,339 Median Income $55,948 per capita
$357,700 Home Value $393,283 Zillow
$1,644 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
27 Violent Crime/100K 676 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$101,339 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$357,700 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeland, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,339
35% above
$55,948 per capita
Home Value
$357,700
27% above
Zillow: $393,283
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
41% above
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
93% below
676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
37% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Lakeland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
127%
Rent
141%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
137%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakeland residents earn a median household income of $101,339 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,948. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Lakeland is $357,700 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,283. Median rent is $1,644/month, with 36.7% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Lakeland reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 676/100K.

Education

46.2% of adults in Lakeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeland has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,510
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density726/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,339
Per Capita$55,948
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$357,700
Rent$1,644
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$393,283
Housing Units804
Rent Burden36.7%

Crime

F
Violent27/100K
Property676/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation743 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakeland was built in 1975.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.