At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$38,072 per capita
Home Value
$127,100
Zillow: $246,455
Median Rent
$725/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.3% smoking rate
How Lastrup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lastrup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lastrup a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lastrup residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,072. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,122 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lastrup is $127,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,455. Median rent is $725/month, with 12.5% 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 1957.
Education
7.2% of adults in Lastrup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lastrup has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population112
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$38,072
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,501M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,100
Rent$725
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$246,455
Housing Units50
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,367/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation1,240 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lastrup was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.