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Long Lake, MN

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Population
1,944
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
962 ft
Median Home Value
$422,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,809/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$109,063
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Long Lake

Located just west of Wayzata in Hennepin County, Long Lake is a peaceful, small community built around its scenic namesake water. With under 2,000 residents, the town offers a friendly, close-knit atmosphere within easy reach of the greater Twin Cities metro. Highway 12 runs right along the edge of town, making it easy to run errands in neighboring suburbs or commute into downtown Minneapolis.

Long Lake, Minnesota Pioneer Museum

Families are often drawn to Long Lake for the highly rated Orono School District, which serves local students. Daily life here revolves around community parks, local spots along Wayzata Boulevard, and easy access to the water for boating, fishing, and swimming in the summer. It provides a quiet, neighborly place to call home with plenty of outdoor recreation right in your backyard.

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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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