Prior Lake SnackAbility
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Crime in Prior Lake summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Prior Lake. Key points include:
There were 377 total crimes in Prior Lake in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Prior Lake is 1,327.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Prior Lake is 119.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Prior Lake is 1,208.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Prior Lake is -37.34% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Prior Lake Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Prior Lake / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 377 | 1,327.9 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 119.8 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.0 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 77.5 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 343 | 1,208.2 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 63.4 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 314 | 1,106.0 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 38.7 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Prior Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prior Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Prior Lake is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Prior Lake is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Prior Lake is $525,577.
The median income in Prior Lake is $134,255.
Prior Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Prior Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Prior Lake | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 164 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Prior Lake, MN Weather
The average high in Prior Lake is 55.2° and the average low is 35.5°.
There are 58.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.4 inches of precipitation each year with 47.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Prior Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 58.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 47.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Prior Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Prior Lake
The current population in Prior Lake is 28,016. The population has increased 26.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,016 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 27,832 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 27,608 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 27,242 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 26,775 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 26,365 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 25,880 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 25,452 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 24,997 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 24,402 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 23,956 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 23,417 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 22,946 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 22,570 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 22,193 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prior Lake
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Prior Lake is:
79.2% White with 22,180 White residents.
2.2% African American with 627 African American residents.
1.5% American Indian with 426 American Indian residents.
5.5% Asian with 1,550 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 134 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 1,467 Two Or More residents.
5.8% Hispanic with 1,632 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Prior Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Prior Lake
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Prior Lake is 50.1% female with 14,031 female residents.
Prior Lake is 49.9% male with 13,984 male residents.
| Gender | Prior Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prior Lake for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Prior Lake completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Prior Lake completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Prior Lake completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Prior Lake completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Prior Lake completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Prior Lake completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Prior Lake completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Prior Lake completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Prior Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Prior Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prior Lake, Minnesota
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2.7% of households in Prior Lake earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Prior Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.2% of households in Prior Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.0% of households in Prior Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.8% of households in Prior Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in Prior Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Prior Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.7% of households in Prior Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.5% of households in Prior Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.5% of households in Prior Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Prior Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.2% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.0% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.8% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
