Rice Lake, MN (City)

Located just north of Duluth, Rice Lake offers a quiet, wooded setting for residents who want extra space close to city conveniences. Originally established as a township in 1870 and incorporated as a city in 2015, the community is home to roughly 4,100 people. Wild Rice Lake and local streams wind through the area, creating a relaxed, scenic atmosphere filled with tall pines, country roads, and spacious home sites.

Living in Rice Lake gives you an easy daily commute down Rice Lake Road into Duluth or neighboring Hermantown for work, dining, and shopping near Lake Superior. Local students generally attend Duluth Public Schools, while some parts of town fall within the Hermantown School District. With plenty of room to spread out, nearby lakes and trails, and a peaceful neighborhood feel, Rice Lake provides a comfortable home base right on the edge of the North Shore.