Lilydale, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
752 Population 1,367/sq mi density
$93,393 Median Income $80,079 per capita
$389,300 Home Value $415,273 Zillow
$2,359 Median Rent 43.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$93,393 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$389,300 home value, $2,359/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lilydale, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,393
24% above
$80,079 per capita
Home Value
$389,300
38% above
Zillow: $415,273
Median Rent
$2,359/mo
103% above
43.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
68% above
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Lilydale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
138%
Rent
203%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lilydale a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lilydale residents earn a median household income of $93,393 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $80,079. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% 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 Lilydale is $389,300 , 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,273. Median rent is $2,359/month, with 43.4% 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 1984.

Education

56.7% of adults in Lilydale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lilydale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population752
Median Age73.6 yrs
Density1,367/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$93,393
Per Capita$80,079
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400

Housing

A
Home Value$389,300
Rent$2,359
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$415,273
Housing Units572
Rent Burden43.4%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death5,146/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation699 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Lilydale was built in 1984.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.