All Countries
Moose Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
Moose Lake, MN
At a Glance
How Moose Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moose Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Moose Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Moose Lake residents earn a median household income of $61,576 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,211. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moose Lake is $205,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,153. Median rent is $901/month, with 22.8% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Moose Lake reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,808/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Moose Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moose Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.