Living in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake St. Croix Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Lake St. Croix Beach has 1,105 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $102,159 (15% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $363,800, the median rent is $1,563/month.
Lake St. Croix Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake St. Croix Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,105
- Median age
- 52.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $102,159State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $363,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,563/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lake St. Croix Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lake St. Croix Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake St. Croix Beach the median home value is $363,800, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,563 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,704 a month in housing costs.
Lake St. Croix Beach median household income
The median household income in Lake St. Croix Beach is $102,159 and the income per person is $65,650. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Lake St. Croix Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 493
- Owner-occupied
- 97.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.8%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.36
Lake St. Croix Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,105
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 467
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake St. Croix Beach ›
Education in Lake St. Croix Beach
49.2% of adults 25 and older in Lake St. Croix Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 21.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake St. Croix Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Lake St. Croix Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake St. Croix Beach | 1,105 | $102,159 | $363,800 | $1,563 |
| St. Marys Point | 483 | $113,750 | $523,000 | $1,125 |
| Lakeland Shores | 344 | $134,375 | $455,400 | $1,375 |
| Lakeland | 1,492 | $100,132 | $373,900 | $1,668 |
| Afton | 2,957 | $133,305 | $679,300 | $2,333 |
| Hudson | 14,959 | $93,937 | $392,700 | $1,359 |
| North Hudson | 3,819 | $122,647 | $385,300 | $1,506 |
| Bayport | 3,905 | $125,893 | $376,900 | $2,028 |
| Woodbury | 78,305 | $125,310 | $450,200 | $1,908 |
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What is the median household income in Lake St. Croix Beach, MN?
The median household income in Lake St. Croix Beach is $102,159, 15% 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 Lake St. Croix Beach?
The median home value in Lake St. Croix Beach is $363,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Lake St. Croix Beach?
The median gross rent in Lake St. Croix Beach is $1,563 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Lake St. Croix Beach, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Lake St. Croix Beach?
The median age in Lake St. Croix Beach is 52.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Lake St. Croix Beach?
The average commute to work in Lake St. Croix Beach is 23 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake St. Croix Beach?
The unemployment rate in Lake St. Croix Beach is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake St. Croix Beach?
49.2% of adults in Lake St. Croix Beach 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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