Living in Battle Lake, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Battle Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Battle Lake has 786 residents with a median age of 57.9. The median household income is $59,375 (33% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $257,600, the median rent is $1,052/month.
Battle Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Battle Lake at a glance
- Population
- 786
- Median age
- 57.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $257,600State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,052/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Battle Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Battle Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Battle Lake the median home value is $257,600, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,052 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,241 a month in housing costs.
Battle Lake median household income
The median household income in Battle Lake is $59,375 and the income per person is $41,641. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Battle Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 470
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.94
Battle Lake demographics
- Population
- 786
- Median age
- 57.9
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 37.4%
- Households
- 373
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Battle Lake ›
Education in Battle Lake
28% of adults 25 and older in Battle Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Battle Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 90.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Battle Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Lake | 786 | $59,375 | $257,600 | $1,052 |
| Clitherall | 111 | $57,750 | $78,100 | — |
| Underwood | 461 | $75,000 | $187,500 | $925 |
| Dalton | 223 | $68,659 | $106,800 | $755 |
| Ottertail | 490 | $80,500 | $332,900 | $1,150 |
| Henning | 860 | $45,500 | $135,700 | $797 |
| Ashby | 394 | $63,333 | $154,500 | $732 |
| Millerville | 116 | $71,591 | $183,900 | $1,000 |
| Fergus Falls | 14,181 | $56,162 | $194,000 | $911 |
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What is the median household income in Battle Lake, MN?
The median household income in Battle Lake is $59,375, 33% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Battle Lake?
The median home value in Battle Lake is $257,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Battle Lake?
The median gross rent in Battle Lake is $1,052 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Battle Lake, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Battle Lake?
The median age in Battle Lake is 57.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Battle Lake?
The average commute to work in Battle Lake is 20 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Battle Lake?
The unemployment rate in Battle Lake is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Battle Lake?
28% of adults in Battle Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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