Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Lino Lakes is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 21,847. Residents earn $121,800 per year, which is 62% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lino Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Lino Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lino Lakes is $121,800, which is significantly higher than the national average — 62% above $75,149. This places Lino Lakes among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Lino Lakes is $385,000, 37% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,744 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lino Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $121,800 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,704 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,420 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,457 |
| County GDP | $56,256M |
| Restaurants | 1,243 |
| Healthcare | 2,303 |
| Retail | 1,460 |
| Manufacturing | 532 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,331 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.64% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
| Census Median | $385,000 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $445,677 |
| Median List Price | $522,642 |
| Median List Price | $522,642 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.2% |
| Price Drops | 35.2% |
| Inventory | 54 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,744 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,331 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.64% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,827/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,303 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 887 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1555°N, 93.1069°W |
| County FIPS | 27123 |
Winner: Democrat by 43.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.3% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 774/sq mi |
| Total Area | 28.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,303 |
| Restaurants | 1,243 |
| Retail Stores | 1,460 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |