Sunfish Lake, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Sunfish Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 594. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
594 Population 396/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $107,338 per capita
$1,109,000 Home Value $1,165,446 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$1,109,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,109,000
293% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 76.9%
128% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Sunfish Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population594
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$107,338
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$37,138M
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$1,109,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,165,446

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+76.9%
High School+98.8%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute20 min
Libraries10

Is Sunfish Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sunfish Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sunfish Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sunfish Lake is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Sunfish Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sunfish Lake is $1,109,000, making it a premium housing market at 293% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Sunfish Lake is a highly educated community — 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Sunfish Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Sunfish Lake has a population of 594 with a density of 396 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.4%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

594
Total Population
396
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sunfish Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.0%
48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sunfish Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sunfish Lake is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Sunfish Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$107,338
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
IRS Avg AGI$96,679

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,950
County GDP$37,138M

Business (County)

Restaurants748
Healthcare1,340
Retail1,196
Manufacturing400

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,014
43% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.7 min
Work from Home29.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sunfish Lake is $1,109,000, 293% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,165,446.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,109,000
293% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,165,446

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$170
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio87.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,014
43% above US avg
Effective Rate0.45%
In Sunfish Lake, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sunfish Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure26.4%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.8%
Checkup Rate73.2%
Premature Death5,146/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access96.9%
Healthcare Facilities1,340

Crime Rates: Sunfish Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Sunfish Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.2 inches
23% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density396/sq mi
Coordinates44.8727°N, 93.0870°W
County FIPS27037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 76.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (128% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 55.4%

Winner: Democrat by 12.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+76.9%
128% above US avg
High School+98.8%
School Test Score6.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density396/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,340
Restaurants748
Retail Stores1,196

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.7 min
Work from Home29.2%

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