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Detroit Lakes
  • Town in Minnesota
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Detroit Lakes

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Becker County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Detroit Lakes is a town in Minnesota with a population of 9,717. Detroit Lakes is in Becker County. Living in Detroit Lakes offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Detroit Lakes and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Detroit Lakes are above average.
    Population
    9,717
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $208,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $823
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      214.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      53.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      10.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      247
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,330.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      267.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Detroit Lakes

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,229
    National
    $69,021
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