Living in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sturgeon Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Sturgeon Lake has 568 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $79,722 (10% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $210,200, the median rent is $1,094/month.
Sturgeon Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sturgeon Lake at a glance
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 48.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $79,722State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $210,200State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,094/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Sturgeon Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sturgeon Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sturgeon Lake the median home value is $210,200, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,422 a month in housing costs.
Sturgeon Lake median household income
The median household income in Sturgeon Lake is $79,722 and the income per person is $34,989. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Sturgeon Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 219
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.02
Sturgeon Lake demographics
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sturgeon Lake ›
Education in Sturgeon Lake
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Sturgeon Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sturgeon Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 61.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Sturgeon Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Lake | 568 | $79,722 | $210,200 | $1,094 |
| Willow River | 342 | $58,125 | $206,300 | $743 |
| Moose Lake | 2,863 | $64,286 | $205,000 | $907 |
| Kettle River | 140 | $65,000 | $154,200 | — |
| Rutledge | 275 | $65,000 | $102,700 | $825 |
| Barnum | 503 | $43,438 | $155,200 | $885 |
| Finlayson | 267 | $68,500 | $219,400 | $950 |
| Askov | 304 | $31,250 | $152,700 | $346 |
| Mahtowa | 428 | $78,750 | $273,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sturgeon Lake, MN?
The median household income in Sturgeon Lake is $79,722, 10% 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 Sturgeon Lake?
The median home value in Sturgeon Lake is $210,200, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Sturgeon Lake?
The median gross rent in Sturgeon Lake is $1,094 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Sturgeon Lake, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Sturgeon Lake?
The median age in Sturgeon Lake is 48.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Sturgeon Lake?
The average commute to work in Sturgeon Lake is 19 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sturgeon Lake?
The unemployment rate in Sturgeon Lake is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sturgeon Lake?
13.4% of adults in Sturgeon 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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