Apartments for rent in Lake Crystal, MN

The small town of Lake Crystal, Minnesota is home to approximately 2,000 people. At an average age of just over 39, the town's population is fairly typical compared to other cities in Minnesota, which has an average age of 38. Just 27% of residents rent in Lake Crystal, as home ownership is common in the town. With a relatively low average rent of $804 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Minnesota. Over the course of a year, renters in Lake Crystal will save around $2,300 compared to the state average.

Lake Crystal has a large concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 14% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Lake Crystal: manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries make up 28% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, as 12% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Lake Crystal workers earn an average annual income of around $72K, about $9,000 less than those elsewhere in the state. However, the town's average income is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.

Averaging about 21 minutes, the commute time for Lake Crystal residents is faster than the Minnesota average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (50%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.