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Carlos, MN

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Population
482
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,370 ft
Median Home Value
$204,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$925/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$69,792
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Carlos

Carlos is a quiet, close-knit community of around 500 residents in the heart of Douglas County lake country. Situated along Highway 29, the town offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere surrounded by rolling farmland and open skies. It provides a peaceful place to settle down, where neighbors wave to each other and traffic is virtually nonexistent.

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Location is one of the town's biggest draws. Lake Carlos and Lake Carlos State Park sit just minutes away, giving outdoor enthusiasts easy access to boating, fishing, swimming, and wooded hiking trails. When you need larger amenities, Alexandria is less than a ten-minute drive south, making daily commutes, healthcare, and shopping trips simple and straightforward. It makes Carlos a great fit for anyone wanting a calm home base close to both the water and the city.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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