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Clear Lake, MN

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Population
689
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
994 ft
Median Home Value
$281,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$919/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$105,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Clear Lake

Clear Lake is a quiet, small town in central Minnesota, tucked into Sherburne County about fifteen minutes southeast of St. Cloud. With around 650 residents, it offers a relaxed, rural pace of life while keeping everyday conveniences within easy reach along U.S. Highway 10. Families appreciate having Clearview Elementary right in town as part of the St. Cloud school district, making morning routines simple for households with younger kids.

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Originally founded as a railroad stop in the late 1800s, the community has grown into a welcoming spot for commuters and anyone looking for extra breathing room. Quiet residential streets blend into the surrounding farmland and lake country, giving residents plenty of open space and outdoor recreation close to home. Whether you work in St. Cloud or commute down toward the Twin Cities metro, Clear Lake offers a calm, friendly home base to return to at the end of the day.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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