Madison Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,178 Population 860/sq mi density
$84,833 Median Income $46,514 per capita
$281,300 Home Value $454,106 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
76 Violent Crime/100K 531 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,833 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$281,300 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Madison Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,833
13% above
$46,514 per capita
Home Value
$281,300
0% below
Zillow: $454,106
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
80% below
531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
9% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Madison Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
100%
Rent
71%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
109%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Madison Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Madison Lake residents earn a median household income of $84,833 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,514. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Madison Lake is $281,300 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,106. Median rent is $829/month, with 27.6% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Madison Lake reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 531/100K.

Education

36.9% of adults in Madison Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Madison Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,178
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,833
Per Capita$46,514
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$281,300
Rent$829
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$454,106
Housing Units676
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property531/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,478/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation1,050 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Madison Lake was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.