Very AffordableVery SafeRED ROCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Median Income
$60,781
household / year
Median Home Value
$83,000
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$563
gross / month
Cost of Living
88
national avg = 100
Is Lamberton, MN a Good Place to Live?
Lamberton is a small town of 828 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $60,781
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lamberton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lamberton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lamberton 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: 88.0
Lamberton's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lamberton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lamberton, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$563
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,781
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lamberton's violent crime rate is 158.2 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.2 /100k
Property Crime
679.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lamberton is served primarily by RED ROCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lamberton, MN
National Avg
School District
RED ROCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lamberton sees average highs of 22.6°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 29.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Lamberton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lamberton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,000 and median rent is $563/month.
Lamberton's violent crime rate is 158.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 679.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lamberton are operated by RED ROCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lamberton, MN has a population of 828, a median household income of $60,781, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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.
Lamberton averages 22.6°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.3 inches
with about 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lamberton, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56152.
The population of Lamberton, Minnesota is 828 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lamberton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $83,000, median household income $60,781, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lamberton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.