Very AffordableSafer than AverageNETT LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Median Income
N/A
household / year
Median Home Value
$77,500
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$852
gross / month
Cost of Living
87
national avg = 100
Is Nett Lake, MN a Good Place to Live?
Nett Lake is a small town of 203 in Minnesota, with a median household income of N/A
and a 9.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nett Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nett Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nett Lake 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: 87.0
Nett Lake's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nett Lake costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nett Lake, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$852
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
39.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Nett Lake's violent crime rate is 188.9 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.9 /100k
Property Crime
1946.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nett Lake is served primarily by NETT LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nett Lake, MN
National Avg
School District
NETT LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nett Lake sees average highs of 14.9°F in January
and 75.3°F in July,
with 26.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 61.2 inches of snow per year.
Nett Lake's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nett Lake roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $77,500 and median rent is $852/month.
Nett Lake's violent crime rate is 188.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1946.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nett Lake are operated by NETT LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nett Lake, MN has a population of 203, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%.
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.
Nett Lake averages 14.9°F in January and 75.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.0 inches
with about 61.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nett Lake, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 55771, 55772.
The population of Nett Lake, Minnesota is 203 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nett Lake: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $77,500, median household income N/A, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nett Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.