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Sunfish Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
594 Population 396/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $107,338 per capita
$1,109,000 Home Value $1,165,446 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
353 Violent Crime/100K 5,266 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunfish Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$107,338 per capita
Home Value
$1,109,000
293% above
Zillow: $1,165,446
Violent Crime
353/100K
7% below
5,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.9%
128% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
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)

Income
333%
Home Value
393%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
228%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
93%
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.