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Martin Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Anoka County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,203 Population 872/sq mi density
$120,705 Median Income $47,866 per capita
$426,100 Home Value $403,129 Zillow
$1,589 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
181 Violent Crime/100K 1,189 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,705 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$426,100 home value, $1,589/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Martin Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,705
61% above
$47,866 per capita
Home Value
$426,100
51% above
Zillow: $403,129
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
37% above
18.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
52% below
1,189/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Martin Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
151%
Rent
137%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Martin Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Martin Lake residents earn a median household income of $120,705 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,866. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Martin Lake is $426,100 , 51% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,129. Median rent is $1,589/month, with 18.4% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Martin Lake reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,189/100K.

Education

12.4% of adults in Martin Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Martin Lake 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 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,203
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,705
Per Capita$47,866
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255

Housing

A+
Home Value$426,100
Rent$1,589
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$403,129
Housing Units450
Rent Burden18.4%

Crime

F
Violent181/100K
Property1,189/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation909 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Martin Lake was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.