City profile
Lake Elmo, MN
Washington County · Population 13,140
Lake Elmo is a town in Washington County, MN with about 13,140 residents and a typical home value near $597,000. It is 9 miles from St. Paul, MN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
16°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$597,000
Typical monthly housing
$3,765
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
147
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.05%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.85%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.04%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Hail, Tornado
Nearest major airport
17 mi to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 54% Democratic / 45% Republican
Community
Population
13,140
Black population
2.3%
County
Washington County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, extreme cold
Highlights
- About 13,140 residents
- Typical home value about $597,000
- 9 miles from St. Paul, MN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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