The Lakes, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Murray County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
666 Population 20/sq mi density
$88,929 Median Income $56,246 per capita
$391,900 Home Value $132,903 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,929 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$391,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$391,900
39% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
94.4%
44% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
813
Median year built: 1986

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$391,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$132,903
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

94.4%
Owner-Occupied
5.6%
Renter-Occupied
94%
6%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

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

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
20.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
94.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$391,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$132,903

Rent

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

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied94.4%
Renter-Occupied5.6%
Homeownership Rate94.4%
Total Housing Units813
Median Year Built1986
Rent Burden20.8%