At a Glance
Median Income
$76,558
$44,185 per capita
Home Value
$273,600
Zillow: $308,341
Median Rent
$1,358/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.7%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
9.3% smoking rate
How Lauderdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lauderdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lauderdale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lauderdale residents earn a median household income of $76,558 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,185. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lauderdale is $273,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,341. Median rent is $1,358/month, with 28.5% 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 1974.
Education
69.7% of adults in Lauderdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lauderdale has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,386
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density5,681/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,558
Per Capita$44,185
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,600
Rent$1,358
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$308,341
Housing Units1,285
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,146/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation967 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+33.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lauderdale was built in 1974.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
15.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.