Apartments for rent in Lauderdale, MN

The small town of Lauderdale, Minnesota is home to slightly more than 2,000 residents. Young professionals can expect to feel right at home, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 39, skews younger than most cities in Minnesota. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between renting (51%) and owning (49%) their home. At $950 a month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

If you're looking for career options, Lauderdale has them in spades. The five most common industries are education, healthcare, scientific, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 41% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in management, which ranks as the top field in the town. Lauderdale workers earn an average annual income of just over $60,000, around $20,000 less than the Minnesota average. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Lauderdale has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 21% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 21% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Lauderdale has an average commute time of about 21 minutes, outperforming the Minnesota average of about 25 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 47% of residents, while public transportation is used by only 8% of the population. Walking (4%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number does exceed the national average.