Cost of Living in Lonsdale, MN

With a cost of living index of 100, Lonsdale, MN is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 0% cheaper than the national average and 17% above the Minnesota state average of 82. Lonsdale is a small community of 4,789 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Lonsdale's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,293 (2% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $327,100 (7% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.6x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Lonsdale is $91,719, which is 22% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Lonsdale. The area sees an average annual temperature of 46.7°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches spread over roughly 107 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.