Living in Lake Wilson, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Wilson · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Wilson has 237 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $65,500 (26% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $98,600.
Lake Wilson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Wilson at a glance
- Population
- 237
- Median age
- 52.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $65,500State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $98,600State: $329,300
- Homeowners
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Lake Wilson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Wilson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Wilson the median home value is $98,600, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,069 a month in housing costs.
Lake Wilson median household income
The median household income in Lake Wilson is $65,500 and the income per person is $34,011. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Lake Wilson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 93.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.8%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.01
Lake Wilson demographics
- Population
- 237
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Wilson ›
Education in Lake Wilson
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Lake Wilson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Wilson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Lake Wilson vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Lake Wilson
Lake Wilson ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lake Wilson: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lake Wilson, MN?
The median household income in Lake Wilson is $65,500, 26% 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 Lake Wilson?
The median home value in Lake Wilson is $98,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
Is Lake Wilson, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Lake Wilson?
The median age in Lake Wilson is 52.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Lake Wilson?
The average commute to work in Lake Wilson is 18 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Wilson?
The unemployment rate in Lake Wilson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Wilson?
18.3% of adults in Lake Wilson 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.
Last updated: