Lester Prairie, MN

Lester Prairie, MN

At a Glance

How Lester Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Lester Prairie a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Lester Prairie residents earn a median household income of $87,188 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,575. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lester Prairie is $217,000 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,014. Median rent is $735/month, with 27.5% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Lester Prairie reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 813/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Lester Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lester Prairie has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

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