Living in Round Lake, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Round Lake · Census data 2020–2024

Round Lake has 333 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $71,667 (20% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $109,900.

Round Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Round Lake at a glance

Population
333
Median age
44.5State: 38.8
Median household income
$71,667State: $89,062
Median home value
$109,900State: $329,300
Homeowners
74.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
Average commute
22 min

Is Round Lake a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7%.

Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 6.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Round Lake

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Round Lake the median home value is $109,900, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 17.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $961 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Round Lake$109,900
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Round Lake median household income

The median household income in Round Lake is $71,667 and the income per person is $36,799. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Round Lake$71,667
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Round Lake: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
197
Owner-occupied
74.1%
Renter-occupied
25.9%
Vacant
19.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
2.11

Round Lake demographics

Population
333
Median age
44.5
Under 18
14.7%
65 and older
15.9%
Households
158
Foreign-born
8.7%
Veterans
6.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black3.3%
Asian0.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Round Lake ›

Education in Round Lake

14.5% of adults 25 and older in Round Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Round Lake14.5%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Round Lake

Unemployment rate
6.5%State: 4.1%
Average commute
22 minState: 23 min
Work from home
9.1%
Drive alone
74.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2%
Homes with broadband
90.5%

Round Lake vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Round Lake333$71,667$109,900—
Harris222$53,911$87,500$950
Ocheyedan511$79,500$102,400$723
Worthington13,780$61,797$210,300$938
Lake Park1,184$74,500$168,800$872
Brewster687$82,583$152,200$725
Bigelow297$58,359—$1,545
Okabena210$86,719$108,300—
Sibley2,803$55,070$122,000$774

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Living in Round Lake: FAQ

What is the median household income in Round Lake, MN?

The median household income in Round Lake is $71,667, 20% 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 Round Lake?

The median home value in Round Lake is $109,900, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Round Lake, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 6.5%.

What is the median age in Round Lake?

The median age in Round Lake is 44.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Round Lake?

The average commute to work in Round Lake is 22 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Round Lake?

The unemployment rate in Round Lake is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Round Lake?

14.5% of adults in Round 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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