What are the schools like in Lino Lakes, MN?

Lino Lakes is served primarily by Centennial Public School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lino Lakes?

The median household income in Lino Lakes, MN is $120,745 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Lino Lakes, MN?

Lino Lakes has an average high temperature of 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Lino Lakes, MN affordable or expensive?

Lino Lakes's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lino Lakes is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $357,300 and the median rent is $1,690 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lino Lakes, MN?

Lino Lakes has a violent crime rate of 35.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 661.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lino Lakes, MN a Good Place to Live?

Lino Lakes is a small city of 21,525 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $120,745 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Lino Lakes stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

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

All Lino Lakes 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

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

Metric	Lino Lakes, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$357,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,690	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$120,745	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lino Lakes's violent crime rate is 35.3 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

35.3 /100k

Property Crime

661.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lino Lakes is served primarily by Centennial Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lino Lakes, MN	National Avg
School District	Centennial Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lino Lakes sees average highs of 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 44.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lino Lakes, MN
Average High — January	24.6°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	44.1"

Demographics

Metric	Lino Lakes, MN	National Avg
Population	21,525	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	4.4%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lino Lakes

Lino Lakes, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55014

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lino Lakes, MN affordable or expensive?

Lino Lakes's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lino Lakes roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $357,300 and median rent is $1,690/month.

What is the crime rate in Lino Lakes, MN?

Lino Lakes's violent crime rate is 35.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 661.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lino Lakes?

Public schools in Lino Lakes are operated by Centennial Public School District. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 42.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lino Lakes, MN a good place to live?

Lino Lakes, MN has a population of 21,525, a median household income of $120,745, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Lino Lakes?

Lino Lakes averages 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 44.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lino Lakes?

Lino Lakes, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55014.

What is the population of Lino Lakes?

The population of Lino Lakes, Minnesota is 21,525 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lino Lakes?

Key numbers for living in Lino Lakes: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $357,300, median household income $120,745, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lino Lakes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.