Moose Lake, MN · Houses & Market Data

Moose Lake, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Moose Lake, MN (Carlton County) — Census median home value $205,000, county listing prices up about 12.7% over the past year. Market data for Moose Lake houses and the broader area.

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Moose Lake, MN is in Carlton County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in Moose Lake and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,297, with a median household income of $61,576. Census data puts the median value of houses in Moose Lake at $205,000.

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Market overview

Moose Lake housing market

Moose Lake is in Carlton County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Moose Lake and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$205,000

Population (Census ACS)

3,297

Median household income

$61,576

County price trend (2025)

12.66% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Moose Lake market snapshot

Population

3,297

County

Carlton County

Median Household Income

$61,576

Median Home Value (city)

$205,000

Median Gross Rent

$901/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+12.7%

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Why Moose Lake

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Moose Lake's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $205,000.

County Price Trend

Carlton County's FHFA house price index shows a 12.66% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Moose Lake has an estimated population of 3,297 and a median household income of $61,576, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Moose Lake's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Moose Lake

County guide: Carlton County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Moose Lake.

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Nearby communities include Barnum, Kettle River, Mahtowa, Cromwell, Big Lake, Wright, Carlton, Wrenshall, Cloquet, Scanlon, Esko.

More Minnesota cities with market guides: Rochester, Bloomington, Duluth, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Woodbury, Lakeville, Blaine.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Sturgeon Lake (~5.1 mi), Willow River (~9.3 mi), Denham (~10.6 mi), Kerrick (~11.4 mi), Bruno (~12.5 mi), Rutledge (~14.5 mi), Askov (~18.1 mi), Finlayson (~18.4 mi), Tamarack (~22.3 mi), Sandstone (~22.7 mi), Mahnomen (~24.6 mi), McGregor (~27.9 mi), McGrath (~28.4 mi), Brookston (~29.6 mi), Hinckley (~31.1 mi), Proctor (~32.3 mi).

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Census & home facts

Moose Lake data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

3,297

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$205,000

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$61,576

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$901

County FHFA annual change (2025)

12.66%

Census place type

city

County

Carlton County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

3.28 sq mi

Census GEOID

2743954

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Moose Lake

Schools

CLOQUET PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT — 8 schools, 2,641 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Carlton addresses may be served by CLOQUET PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Moose Lake FAQ

What are houses worth in Moose Lake, MN?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Moose Lake at $205,000.

How much do houses cost in Moose Lake, MN?

For owner-occupied houses in Moose Lake, Census ACS data shows a median value of $205,000. Active listing prices in Carlton County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Moose Lake, MN?

Moose Lake houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Carlton County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Moose Lake, MN?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Moose Lake's population at approximately 3,297.

What's the median rent in Moose Lake, MN?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Moose Lake at approximately $901 per month.

What is the median household income in Moose Lake, MN?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Moose Lake at approximately $61,576.

Is the Moose Lake housing market growing?

Carlton County's FHFA house price index shows a 12.66% annual change in 2025.

Is Moose Lake, MN affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Moose Lake's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Moose Lake, MN?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest CLOQUET PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Moose Lake addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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