Lake Wilson is a small town of 213 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $64,375
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lake Wilson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake Wilson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Wilson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.3
Lake Wilson's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lake Wilson costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lake Wilson, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$750
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake Wilson's violent crime rate is 61.0 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
61.0 /100k
Property Crime
390.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Lake Wilson, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Wilson sees average highs of 21.3°F in January
and 81.1°F in July,
with 30.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Lake Wilson's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lake Wilson roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,300 and median rent is $750/month.
Lake Wilson's violent crime rate is 61.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 390.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Lake Wilson, MN has a population of 213, a median household income of $64,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lake Wilson averages 21.3°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.1 inches
with about 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Wilson, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56151.
The population of Lake Wilson, Minnesota is 213 with a median age of 54.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Wilson: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $83,300, median household income $64,375, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Wilson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
