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Detroit Lakes, MN
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Population: 9,717
Home Price: $208,600
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Overview
Detroit Lakes is a small town in the state of Minnesota with a population of 9,717. Detroit Lakes has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
14.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Detroit Lakes, MN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
United States
Per Capita Income
$40,887
$32,954
$32,693
Median Household Income
$57,229
$65,641
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
4.6%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
United States
Median Age
41.0
41.4
42.3
Gender
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
United States
Male
47.6%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
52.4%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
United States
White
92.0%
88.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
1.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
2.1%
2.9%
2.7%
Asian
0.9%
1.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.1%
1.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.1%
4.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
United States
Median Home Price
$208,600
$165,036
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$741
$702
$801
Family Households
44.4%
44.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.3%
31.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.0%
77.9%
72.9%
Renters
38.0%
22.1%
27.1%
Education
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.6%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.7%
23.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.9%
23.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
12.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.2%
15.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
United States
Mathematics
62.0%
54.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
63.2%
58.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
United States
Murder
0.0
0.6
3.0
Rape
32.0
32.5
38.0
Robbery
32.0
14.5
40.7
Assault
85.5
89.6
188.5
Property Crime
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
United States
Burglary
192.3
208.7
336.1
Theft
2595.6
1438.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
85.5
102.4
167.1
Arson
0.0
4.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Detroit Lakes, MN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
red wine
fast food
whole foods
comfort food
james beard
restaurant
meat
burger
vegetables
breakfast burritos
poultry
pizza
pork
restaurants
wine
beer
bacon
recipes
snacks
craft beers
minnesota sports
hockey
high school football
basketball
ice hockey
hockey player
football
sports teams
video games
outdoors
golf
country music
sports coverage
college football
baseball
fantasy football
teams
youth baseball
golfer
coaches
inspired by
cultural center
museum
gallery
library
nft
art exhibit
scul
painting
nature
drawing
photography
fashion
creative
webcomic
icon
artsy
antiques
animations
nfts
video games
outdoors
fishing
fromsoft games
playing guitar
adventures
gardening
hunting
books
fulltime
youtuber
camping
fitness
photography
hiking
toys
nascar
memes
merchandise
bikes
sports
local news
sports coverage
radio show
public relations
outdoor
marketing
digital marketing
recreation
sporting events
digital multimedia
wisconsinbased
commentary
educational
longestrunning
ent
photography
fashion
creative
tv
lakes
lake bemidji
minnesotas backyard
sports
summer
overlooking lake
recreation area
winter
mountain
parks trails
fishing
skiing
outdoor adventures
wildlife
conservation
backyard
nordic ski
lawn
ski
campground
browse our inventory
great stocking stuffers
black friday
department store
pantry
farmers market
whole foods
aldi
dollar store
gift cards
thrift store
restaurant
grocery store
pickup
shipping
warehouse
containers
restaurants
cart
hobby lobby
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