The Lakes, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
666 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,929 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$391,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$710 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$492 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Murray County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Murray County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 13
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 4 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 8 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 21, MN State House District 21A, MN
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Schools

Tracy Secondary
8 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Tracy Elementary
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Murray County Central Secondary
9 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Sanford Tracy
9 miles, NE
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
24 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
64 miles, W • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
127 miles, NE • 1 star
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