Big Lake is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 12,413 people and five associated neighborhoods, Big Lake is the 93rd largest community in Minnesota. Big Lake has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Big Lake, where the median household income is $100,188.00.
A relatively large number of people in Big Lake telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.56% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Big Lake is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Big Lake’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Big Lake, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 34.03 minutes every day commuting to work.
The education level of Big Lake citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 23.25% of adults in Big Lake have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Big Lake in 2022 was $37,677, which is upper middle income relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $150,708 for a family of four.
Big Lake is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Big Lake home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Big Lake residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Big Lake include German, Norwegian, Irish, Polish, and Swedish.
The most common language spoken in Big Lake is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.