At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$107,338 per capita
Home Value
$1,109,000
Zillow: $1,165,446
Violent Crime
353/100K
5,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.9%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Sunfish Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunfish Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunfish Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunfish Lake residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $107,338. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunfish Lake is $1,109,000 , 293% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,165,446. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Sunfish Lake reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,266/100K.
Education
76.9% of adults in Sunfish Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population594
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$107,338
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A
Home Value$1,109,000
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$1,165,446
Housing Units191
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent353/100K
Property5,266/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,146/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,004 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.9%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+42.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunfish Lake was built in 1987.
29.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.