At a Glance
Median Income
$91,719
$34,561 per capita
Home Value
$327,100
Zillow: $364,399
Median Rent
$1,293/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
290/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
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)
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 1.2% (67% 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 $364,399. 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 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 290/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,789
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,835/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,719
Per Capita$34,561
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$4,083M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$327,100
Rent$1,293
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$364,399
Housing Units1,529
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property290/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary24/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,294/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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