West Lakeland Township, MN
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
3/10
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Transit
3/10
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Commute
6/10
home
Housing
3/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
5/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
9/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
3,956
332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
91.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
65.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$212,589
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$648,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$836
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,339
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
95.5%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Washington County
1
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Washington County
4
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 10 | 16 |
| Feb | 1 | 8 | 21 |
| Mar | 2 | 9 | 33 |
| Apr | 3 | 2 | 48 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Nov | 2 | 7 | 34 |
| Dec | 1 | 10 | 20 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.
Liberal (51%) (45%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 44%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 4, MN State Senate District 41, MN State House District 41A, MNSchools
St Croix Montessori
2 miles, SW
Oak-Land Middle School
3 miles, W
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4.1
St Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
3 miles, NE
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4.6
St Patrick School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Rasmussen College-Lake Elmo/Woodbury
6 miles, W
Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus
9 miles, W
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1.4
Century College
9 miles, NW
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1.9
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
13 miles, SE
•
2.3
Hospitals
Hudson Hospital
5 miles, SE
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5
Lakeview Memorial Hospital
5 miles, N
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5
Healtheast Woodwinds Hospital
9 miles, W
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4.1
Healtheast St John's Hospital
11 miles, NW
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3.2
Airports
Minneapolis-St Paul International-Wold-Chamberlain Airport
21 miles, W
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4.6
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
66 miles, SE
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1
St. Cloud Regional Airport
72 miles, NW
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1
Rochester International Airport
76 miles, S
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1