Minnesota Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
621 Population 383/sq mi density
$62,875 Median Income $35,508 per capita
$126,600 Home Value $211,314 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,875 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Minnesota Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,875
16% below
$35,508 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
55% below
Zillow: $211,314
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
152/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Minnesota Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
45%
Rent
82%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Minnesota Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Minnesota Lake residents earn a median household income of $62,875 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,508. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Minnesota Lake is $126,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,314. Median rent is $950/month, with 35.3% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Minnesota Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 152/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in Minnesota Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Minnesota Lake has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population621
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,875
Per Capita$35,508
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$950
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$211,314
Housing Units291
Rent Burden35.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property152/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,137/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation1,038 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Minnesota Lake was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.