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Long lake, MN

Long lake, MN.

Population: 5,696 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Long lake, MN is $816,765 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $660,000 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,465/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$816,765

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$816,765
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+68.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$816,765
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$660,000
Median list price
$995,000
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,465/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Intermediate School District 287, ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
Orono HS IS, Orono HS ALC, ORONO SENIOR HIGH, ORONO MIDDLE, SCHUMANN ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Spring Park Municipal Well Field (4.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.7 in
Annual snowfall
53.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
187

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
133,779
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
101,254

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Maple Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,126 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,910
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
86.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
825,553
Average weekly wage
$1,697
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,044

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Long lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$816,765$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$660,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market24 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,465/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,910$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Long lake, MN?
$816,765.
What is the median sale price in Long lake, MN?
$660,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Long lake, MN?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Long lake, MN?
Typical rent: $2,465/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Long lake, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Long lake, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Long lake, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Long lake, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Long lake, MN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Spring Park Municipal Well Field, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve Long lake, MN?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Long lake, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Long lake, MN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Long lake, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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