Sign In Register

Roy Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 127/sq mi density
$101,250 Median Income $36,100 per capita
$266,700 Home Value $198,053 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$266,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Roy Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,250
35% above
$36,100 per capita
Home Value
$266,700
5% below
Zillow: $198,053
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
3,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Roy Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roy Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roy Lake residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,100. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roy Lake is $266,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,053. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Roy Lake reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,709/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Roy Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roy Lake has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population57
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$36,100
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$198,053
Housing Units52
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property3,709/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death19,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,489 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute45 min
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Roy Lake was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.