Lindstrom, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Chisago County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,933 Population 1,291/sq mi density
$99,844 Median Income $42,721 per capita
$336,800 Home Value $393,947 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$99,844 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$336,800 home value, $954/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lindstrom, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,844
33% above
$42,721 per capita
Home Value
$336,800
19% above
Zillow: $393,947
Median Rent
$954/mo
18% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lindstrom Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
133%
Home Value
119%
Rent
82%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lindstrom a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lindstrom residents earn a median household income of $99,844 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,721. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,401 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lindstrom is $336,800 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,947. Median rent is $954/month, with 24.1% 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 1992.

Education

24.7% of adults in Lindstrom hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lindstrom has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,933
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,291/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,844
Per Capita$42,721
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

A+
Home Value$336,800
Rent$954
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$393,947
Housing Units1,909
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,872/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation904 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lindstrom was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.