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Lanesboro, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winona County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
804 Population 529/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $39,966 per capita
$186,900 Home Value $224,113 Zillow
$532 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,900 home value, $532/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lanesboro, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,000
6% above
$39,966 per capita
Home Value
$186,900
34% below
Zillow: $224,113
Median Rent
$532/mo
54% below
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
28% above
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Lanesboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
66%
Rent
46%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lanesboro 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

Lanesboro residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,966. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,256 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lanesboro is $186,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,113. Median rent is $532/month, with 22.0% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

Lanesboro reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

43.2% of adults in Lanesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lanesboro has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population804
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$39,966
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$2,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,900
Rent$532
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$224,113
Housing Units454
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,475/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation967 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lanesboro was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.