Living in East Gull Lake, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Gull Lake · Census data 2020–2024
East Gull Lake has 1,076 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $123,333 (38% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $553,700, the median rent is $1,438/month.
East Gull Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Gull Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 50.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $123,333State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $553,700State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,438/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is East Gull Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Gull Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Gull Lake the median home value is $553,700, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, which is 14.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,433 a month in housing costs.
East Gull Lake median household income
The median household income in East Gull Lake is $123,333 and the income per person is $66,086. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in East Gull Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 808
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 46%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.43
46% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Gull Lake has many vacation and second homes.
East Gull Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 436
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Gull Lake ›
Education in East Gull Lake
48.9% of adults 25 and older in East Gull Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Gull Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
East Gull Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Gull Lake | 1,076 | $123,333 | $553,700 | $1,438 |
| Baxter | 8,966 | $70,688 | $324,100 | $1,154 |
| Pillager | 547 | $67,679 | $180,300 | $1,063 |
| Lake Shore | 1,073 | $96,563 | $513,200 | — |
| Nisswa | 1,954 | $100,000 | $481,200 | $867 |
| Brainerd | 14,468 | $56,111 | $192,500 | $827 |
| Merrifield | 121 | $39,572 | $226,800 | — |
| Pequot Lakes | 2,079 | $63,699 | $289,300 | $847 |
| Motley | 608 | $47,222 | $152,800 | $653 |
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What is the median household income in East Gull Lake, MN?
The median household income in East Gull Lake is $123,333, 38% higher 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 East Gull Lake?
The median home value in East Gull Lake is $553,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in East Gull Lake?
The median gross rent in East Gull Lake is $1,438 per month, about 14.8% of household income.
Is East Gull Lake, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in East Gull Lake?
The median age in East Gull Lake is 50.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in East Gull Lake?
The average commute to work in East Gull Lake is 25 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Gull Lake?
The unemployment rate in East Gull Lake is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Gull Lake?
48.9% of adults in East Gull 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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