Living in Moose Lake, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moose Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Moose Lake has 2,863 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $64,286 (28% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $205,000, the median rent is $907/month.
Moose Lake at a glance
- Population
- 2,863
- Median age
- 43.8State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $64,286State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $205,000State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $907/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Moose Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 51.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Moose Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moose Lake the median home value is $205,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,398 a month in housing costs.
Moose Lake median household income
The median household income in Moose Lake is $64,286 and the income per person is $15,113. 51.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Moose Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 448
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.91
Moose Lake demographics
- Population
- 2,863
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 4.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 400
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moose Lake ›
Education in Moose Lake
9.4% of adults 25 and older in Moose Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moose Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Moose Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Lake | 2,863 | $64,286 | $205,000 | $907 |
| Sturgeon Lake | 568 | $79,722 | $210,200 | $1,094 |
| Barnum | 503 | $43,438 | $155,200 | $885 |
| Kettle River | 140 | $65,000 | $154,200 | — |
| Mahtowa | 428 | $78,750 | $273,400 | — |
| Willow River | 342 | $58,125 | $206,300 | $743 |
| Rutledge | 275 | $65,000 | $102,700 | $825 |
| Cromwell | 423 | $58,750 | $156,300 | $463 |
| Askov | 304 | $31,250 | $152,700 | $346 |
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What is the median household income in Moose Lake, MN?
The median household income in Moose Lake is $64,286, 28% 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 Moose Lake?
The median home value in Moose Lake is $205,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Moose Lake?
The median gross rent in Moose Lake is $907 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Moose Lake, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 51.2%.
What is the median age in Moose Lake?
The median age in Moose Lake is 43.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Moose Lake?
The average commute to work in Moose Lake is 19 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moose Lake?
The unemployment rate in Moose Lake is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moose Lake?
9.4% of adults in Moose 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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