What are the schools like in Lakeland, MN?

Lakeland is served primarily by Stillwater Area Public Schools. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lakeland?

The median household income in Lakeland, MN is $96,176 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Lakeland, MN?

Lakeland has an average high temperature of 26.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.7 inches.

Lakeland, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lakeland, MN affordable or expensive?

Lakeland's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lakeland is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $340,700 and the median rent is $1,370 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lakeland, MN?

Lakeland has a violent crime rate of 117.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1118.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lakeland, MN a Good Place to Live?

Lakeland is a small town of 1,637 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $96,176 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Lakeland stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lakeland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lakeland 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: 104.5

Lakeland's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lakeland costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lakeland, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$340,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,370	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,176	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lakeland's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.4 /100k

Property Crime

1118.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lakeland is served primarily by Stillwater Area Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lakeland, MN	National Avg
School District	Stillwater Area Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lakeland sees average highs of 26.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 49.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lakeland, MN
Average High — January	26.7°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	49.7"

Demographics

Metric	Lakeland, MN	National Avg
Population	1,637	—
Median Age	52.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	16.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lakeland Shores, MN 0 mi Hudson, WI 2 mi Lake St. Croix Beach, MN 2 mi St. Marys Point, MN 3 mi North Hudson, WI 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Lakeland

Lakeland, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55043

Lakeland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakeland, MN affordable or expensive?

Lakeland's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lakeland roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $340,700 and median rent is $1,370/month.

What is the crime rate in Lakeland, MN?

Lakeland's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1118.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lakeland?

Public schools in Lakeland are operated by Stillwater Area Public Schools. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lakeland, MN a good place to live?

Lakeland, MN has a population of 1,637, a median household income of $96,176, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lakeland?

Lakeland averages 26.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 49.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lakeland?

Lakeland, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55043.

What is the population of Lakeland?

The population of Lakeland, Minnesota is 1,637 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lakeland?

Key numbers for living in Lakeland: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $340,700, median household income $96,176, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lakeland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.