City

Lake Crystal, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Blue Earth County  ·  Minnesota

👥3,868Population
💰$83,452Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$218,000Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.6%)
HS Graduate816 (31.1%)
Some College305 (11.6%)
Associates325 (12.4%)
Bachelors430 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree737 (28%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College11.6%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,452 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$218,000 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units1,712
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Lake Crystal, MN

Lake Crystal is a city in Minnesota, located in Blue Earth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,868 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Lake Crystal is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,452 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Crystal is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Crystal is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.08%).

Lake Crystal, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Lake Crystal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56055 3,868 $83,452 $218,000 $753 3.0% 44.4% 83.4%