Median Income
$111,000
48% higher than US avg
Home Value
$230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$970
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.5%
48% lower than US avg
How Red Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,094
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,000
Per Capita$63,750
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.5%
Commute14 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$970
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,705
Rent Burden12.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,178 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Red Lake a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Red 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, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Red Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Red Lake is $111,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Red Lake among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Red Lake is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.
Red Lake has a population of 4,094 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 1.2% Black, 2.9% Asian.
Population
4,094
Total Population
2021 Census
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.5% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.1% |
The median household income in Red Lake is $111,000, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $111,000 |
| 48% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $63,750 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
The median home value in Red Lake is $230,000, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $970 (17% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $230,000 |
| 18% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $970 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,705 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Red Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 232.8 sq mi (602.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0668°N, 93.7337°W |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg |