Center of Lake Country With More Than 400 Lakes!
Detroit Lakes is located just 40 minutes east of Fargo-Moorhead in beautiful Minnesota lake country. With the combination of adjacent prairie, abundant woodlands, and lakes, it makes an ideal place to live and work. In addition to the wonderful setting, Detroit Lakes features a top-rated school system, excellent medical facilities, adequate housing and numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Our economic base is solid and stable with a good mix of manufacturing, tourism, agriculture and retail. In addition, we are a regional hub for many service type businesses. Detroit Lakes has achieved the status of “Minnesota Star City” due to our many economic development programs. Detroit Lakes is the home to the Northwest Water Carnival, WeFest Country Music Festival, Pine to Palm Golf Tournament and our famous mile long city beach!
Real Estate Statistics For Detroit Lakes, MN
| Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $149,000 |
| 2015 Highest Sold Price | $862,500 |
| 2015 Lowest Sold Price | $30,500 |
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Community Statistics
| Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population | 8,961 |
| Median Age | 43.5 |
| Median Income | $39,085 |
| Data from 2010 Census & City Data |