The Town FilesMartin Lake, Minnesota
Community in Anoka County · population 907 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $498,400
- Household income
- $123,208
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 42.6
Martin Lake is a community of 907 people in Anoka County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $498,400, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for families than 91% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 79% of Minnesota towns.
How Martin Lake ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Martin Lake is worth $498,400, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $123,208, which is more affordable than 23% of Minnesota towns. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Martin Lake | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $498,400 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | — | $991 |
| Median household income | $123,208 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.6% | — |
Who lives in Martin Lake
| People | Martin Lake | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 90.2% |
Weather in Martin Lake
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.0°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.8 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 161 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martin Lake since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 1965 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 1, 2001.
Severe weather in Anoka County since 1996
Anoka County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1990: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Anoka County
Anoka County had 133,130 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,235 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Martin Lake itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Martin Lake
- Linwood, MN1.1 mi · 5,334 people · home $380,100
- Oxford, MN3.9 mi · 989 people · home $388,000
- Stacy, MN6.4 mi · 1,703 people · home $323,800
- East Bethel, MN6.5 mi · 11,786 people · home $363,900
- Wyoming, MN6.6 mi · 8,032 people · home $365,700
- Athens, MN7.2 mi · 2,112 people · home $324,000
- Chisago City, MN8.4 mi · 5,558 people · home $413,000
- Columbus, MN8.9 mi · 4,159 people · home $460,200
Martin Lake questions
Is Martin Lake, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Martin Lake scores better for retirees than 17% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 67%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Martin Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Martin Lake is valued at $498,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,208, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Martin Lake?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 54.8 inches of snow.
Does Martin Lake get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Martin Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)