Living in Crosslake, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crosslake · Census data 2020–2024
Crosslake has 2,521 residents with a median age of 61. The median household income is $79,635 (11% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $473,700, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Crosslake at a glance
- Population
- 2,521
- Median age
- 61State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $79,635State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $473,700State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Crosslake a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Crosslake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crosslake the median home value is $473,700, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,618 a month in housing costs.
Crosslake median household income
The median household income in Crosslake is $79,635 and the income per person is $59,495. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Crosslake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,125
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 59.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.95
59.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Crosslake has many vacation and second homes.
Crosslake demographics
- Population
- 2,521
- Median age
- 61
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 40.1%
- Households
- 1,271
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crosslake ›
Education in Crosslake
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Crosslake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crosslake
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Crosslake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslake | 2,521 | $79,635 | $473,700 | $1,042 |
| Fifty Lakes | 478 | $84,615 | $457,300 | — |
| Breezy Point | 2,687 | $85,938 | $340,800 | $1,137 |
| Emily | 693 | $68,250 | $348,800 | $680 |
| Pequot Lakes | 2,079 | $63,699 | $289,300 | $847 |
| Jenkins | 508 | $74,250 | $275,000 | $1,018 |
| Trommald | 123 | $53,625 | $155,400 | $700 |
| Chickamaw Beach | 248 | $110,000 | $298,800 | — |
| Ironton | 621 | $62,813 | $144,000 | $1,014 |
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What is the median household income in Crosslake, MN?
The median household income in Crosslake is $79,635, 11% 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 Crosslake?
The median home value in Crosslake is $473,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Crosslake?
The median gross rent in Crosslake is $1,042 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Crosslake, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Minnesota median; home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Crosslake?
The median age in Crosslake is 61 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Crosslake?
The average commute to work in Crosslake is 29 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crosslake?
The unemployment rate in Crosslake is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crosslake?
30.4% of adults in Crosslake 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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