Lonsdale, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rice County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,789 Population 1,835/sq mi density
$91,719 Median Income $34,561 per capita
$327,100 Home Value $373,605 Zillow
$1,293 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
40 Violent Crime/100K 299 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,719 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$327,100 home value, $1,293/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lonsdale, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,719
22% above
$34,561 per capita
Home Value
$327,100
16% above
Zillow: $373,605
Median Rent
$1,293/mo
11% above
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
90% below
299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lonsdale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
122%
Home Value
116%
Rent
111%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lonsdale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lonsdale residents earn a median household income of $91,719 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,561. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,786 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lonsdale is $327,100 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,605. Median rent is $1,293/month, with 30.5% 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 2003.

Safety & Crime

Lonsdale reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 299/100K.

Education

23.7% of adults in Lonsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lonsdale has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,789
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,835/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,719
Per Capita$34,561
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$4,083M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165

Housing

A+
Home Value$327,100
Rent$1,293
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$373,605
Housing Units1,529
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent40/100K
Property299/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,294/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
Elevation1,122 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Lonsdale was founded in 1903.
The median home in Lonsdale was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.