Mountain Lake, MN

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Population
1,949
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,305 ft
Median Home Value
$143,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$929/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,490
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Located along Highway 60 in southwestern Minnesota, Mountain Lake is a quiet, welcoming town with deep cultural roots and a close-knit feel. Originally founded by Russian Mennonite settlers, the community has grown over the years to embrace Lao, Hmong, and Hispanic families, giving the town a rich and diverse heritage. Residents enjoy a relaxed daily routine with local parks, walking trails around the lake, dependable schools, and a healthcare clinic right in town. With its friendly downtown and peaceful surrounding farmland, it is an easy place to settle down and get to know your neighbors.

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