Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 8,662
Population Density 2,412 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 4,329
Male Population 4,334
Median Age 29.57 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 101%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Distance to ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 19 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
Distance to ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY 24 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 3,060
Family Households 2,366
Average Family Size 3.26
Average Household Income $67,423
Median Household Income $62,866
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 101%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.20
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.38
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.19
Murder Risk (County) 0.11
Rape Risk (County) 0.59
Robbery Risk 0.05
Assault Risk (County) 0.17
Property Risk (County) 0.49
Burglary Risk (County) 0.42
Larceny Risk (County) 0.58
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.32

Environment

Average July High Temperature 82.2° F
Average January Low Temperature -0.3° F
Annual Precipitation 28.82 inches
Air Pollution Index 98% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6.5%
Nearest Airport ST CLOUD REGIONAL
Distance to ST CLOUD REGIONAL 21 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Distance to MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 34 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8601 MINNESOTA AVE, BIG LAKE, MN 55309
BIG LAKE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12501 MINNESOTA AVE, BIG LAKE, MN 55309
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 517901 205TH AVE, BIG LAKE, MN 55309
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5701 MINNESOTA AVE, BIG LAKE, MN 55309
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSFIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK240 JEFFERSON BLVD BIG LAKE, MN 55309
BANKSKLEIN BANK611 ROSE DR BIG LAKE, MN 55309



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
55309285$185,500$196,971
Displaying 1-10 of 69 in $5-200k range
Big, beautiful custom-built walkout with all the extras. Pond view, landscaped yard with inground sprinklers, full master suite w shower & jacuzzi tub, sunken living room with gas fireplace, kitchen skylight & much, much more.
 18944 Helen Way
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$199,900

This home is located on almost 3 very private & wooded acres just 1 mile from town! Open floor plan with nice room sizes. Deck overlooks backyard. Triple garage. Corporate owned property. Sold in as-is condition.
 18595 218th Avenue NW
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$188,900

Pride of ownership abounds - Loads of upgrades! Kit & dining with ceramic floors, liv rm & 2 BRs gorgeous oak floors, lower level bath heated ceramic floors, whirlpool tub. Huge deck, in ground sprinker, heated garage, new landscaping & freshly painted!
 5355 Mitchell Ridge Drive
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$187,900

3BR 2BA modified 2 story on 2.5 nicely wooded acres. Sprinkler system, nice front porch, more. Corporate-owned property. Sold in "as-is" condition.
 11229 185th Avenue SE
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$184,999

Great starter home, 2BD 1BA w 2 lvls to finish as you choose. Stone front, HDWF, vaulted ceilings, upgrades galore in this bldrs own home. Super investment for1st time buyers. Priced 48k below tax value!! Huge closets, whrpl tub! MUST SEE!!
 5568 Inverness Way
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$174,900

Large corner lot in nice neighborhood. Rehab home, everything new, 3BR, 2 full BA's, central air, in-ground sprinklers, washer & dryer. So much more!
 5005 Bluff Road
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$169,900

4 BR  2 BA very affordable starter home completely finished & requiring NO WORK! Move in ready. Take a breather from the distressed foreclosures and consider this gem. No short sale. No headaches. Quick close possible.
 102 Fair Meadows Drive
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$164,900

Immaculate home! Open floor plan with 12' ceilings on main level. Eat in kitchen with large widow for natural sunlight. Living room has large windows overlooking wooded backyard. Lower level private master with walk-out. This is the one!
 17842 227th Avenue NW
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$160,000

A large fully finished ranch home located near the river in Big Lake. This house features 3 bedrooms on the main, 2 full baths and 2500+ finished square feet.
 19874 182nd Avenue NW
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$152,500

Nice clean split entry home! Private master with its own bath and walk-in closet! Wood floors, 3 car garage and basement that awaits your finishing!
 697 Eagle Lake Road S
 Big Lake, MN 55309
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$149,900
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