At a Glance
Median Income
$95,972
$52,124 per capita
Home Value
$391,400
Zillow: $413,277
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
49.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
23/100K
864/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Long Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Lake residents earn a median household income of $95,972 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,124. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,874 business establishments, including 188 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Lake is $391,400 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,277. Median rent is $1,613/month, with 49.0% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Long Lake reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 864/100K.
Education
54.5% of adults in Long Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,710
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,988/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,972
Per Capita$52,124
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A
Home Value$391,400
Rent$1,613
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$413,277
Housing Units707
Rent Burden49.0%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property864/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation962 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Lake was built in 1970.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 188 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
