Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Madison Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,178. Residents earn $84,833 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Madison Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Madison Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Madison Lake is $84,833, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Madison Lake is $281,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Madison Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 750 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Madison Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 37.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,833 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,514 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,053 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,276 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 790 |
| County GDP | $1,243M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,786 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
| Census Median | $281,300 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $427,056 |
| Census Median Rent | $829 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,786 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,478/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 750.5/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 750.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2081°N, 93.8179°W |
| County FIPS | 27079 |
Winner: Republican by 33.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |