Living in Lilydale, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lilydale · Census data 2020–2024
Lilydale has 772 residents with a median age of 74.7. The median household income is $89,583 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $404,800, the median rent is $2,362/month.
Lilydale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lilydale at a glance
- Population
- 772
- Median age
- 74.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $89,583State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $404,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $2,362/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Lilydale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lilydale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lilydale the median home value is $404,800, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,362 per month, which is 43.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,250 a month in housing costs.
Lilydale median household income
The median household income in Lilydale is $89,583 and the income per person is $81,777. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Lilydale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 563
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.52
Lilydale demographics
- Population
- 772
- Median age
- 74.7
- Under 18
- 4.1%
- 65 and older
- 69.9%
- Households
- 509
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lilydale ›
Education in Lilydale
53.3% of adults 25 and older in Lilydale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lilydale
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Lilydale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilydale | 772 | $89,583 | $404,800 | $2,362 |
| Mendota Heights | 11,612 | $132,768 | $520,300 | $1,631 |
| Mendota | 207 | $111,250 | $320,000 | $875 |
| West St. Paul | 21,382 | $68,464 | $301,300 | $1,282 |
| St. Paul | 307,284 | $73,394 | $294,500 | $1,281 |
| Sunfish Lake | 533 | $236,250 | $1,115,600 | — |
| South St. Paul | 20,611 | $87,994 | $281,600 | $1,199 |
| Falcon Heights | 5,085 | $96,528 | $384,500 | $1,202 |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,906 | $101,316 | $363,400 | $1,465 |
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What is the median household income in Lilydale, MN?
The median household income in Lilydale is $89,583, about the same as 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 Lilydale?
The median home value in Lilydale is $404,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Lilydale?
The median gross rent in Lilydale is $2,362 per month, about 43.4% of household income.
Is Lilydale, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Lilydale?
The median age in Lilydale is 74.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Lilydale?
The average commute to work in Lilydale is 18 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lilydale?
The unemployment rate in Lilydale is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lilydale?
53.3% of adults in Lilydale 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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