The Town FilesLino Lakes, Minnesota
City in Anoka County · population 21,399 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $407,200
- Household income
- $127,181
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 41.5
Lino Lakes is a city of 21,399 people in Anoka County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $407,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more upscale than 92% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 88% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Minnesota towns.
How Lino Lakes ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lino Lakes is worth $407,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $127,181, which is more affordable than 62% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,874 a month. 92.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lino Lakes | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,874 | $991 |
| Median household income | $127,181 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 92.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Lino Lakes
| People | Lino Lakes | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.1% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 22.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 90.2% |
Weather in Lino Lakes
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 8.3°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lino Lakes since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 330 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 11, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 153 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Anoka County since 1996
Anoka County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1990: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Anoka County
Anoka County had 133,130 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,235 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Lino Lakes itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Lino Lakes
11 public schools with 3,681 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTENNIAL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,544 | 23.8 |
| BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 732 | 17.4 |
| RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 684 | 16.7 |
| Lino Lakes Elementary | PK-6 | 475 | 17.0 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-K | 148 | 13.5 |
| Pines School - ACS | 8-12 | 30 | — |
| Pines School - RJC | 7-12 | 29 | — |
| Pines School - NSP | 7-12 | 22 | — |
| PINES SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM | 8-12 | 15 | 0.9 |
| MN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY-LINO LAKES | 9-12 | 2 | — |
| Centennial Middle School Online | 6-8 | — | — |
Towns near Lino Lakes
- Circle Pines, MN2.1 mi · 5,025 people · home $293,600
- Centerville, MN2.7 mi · 3,896 people · home $376,900
- North Oaks, MN3.5 mi · 5,272 people · home $821,200
- Blaine, MN4.9 mi · 70,222 people · home $352,400
- Shoreview, MN5.3 mi · 26,921 people · home $383,700
- White Bear, MN5.5 mi · 11,049 people · home $386,300
- Mounds View, MN5.9 mi · 13,249 people · home $324,200
- Arden Hills, MN6.5 mi · 9,939 people · home $441,900
Lino Lakes questions
Is Lino Lakes, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lino Lakes scores better for retirees than 35% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 20%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Lino Lakes?
The median owner-occupied home in Lino Lakes is valued at $407,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $127,181, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,874 a month.
What is the weather like in Lino Lakes?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 8.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 48.3 inches of snow.
Does Lino Lakes get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lino Lakes since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)