Roy Lake 73 Excellent
Roy Lake Livability #250 ranked city in Minnesota#5,419 ranked city in the USARanks better than 81% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Roy Lake

PROS
  • Crime Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • Housing Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

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      Roy Lake transportation information

      Statistic Roy Lake Minnesota National
      Average one way commute0min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work71.4%78.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.1%8.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit7.1%3.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk14.3%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%5.3%4.6%
      Source: The Roy Lake, MN data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.