Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Ham Lake
Ham Lake, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$729
Population
16,875
Renter Mix
7% Rent
Convenient Country Living on the cusp of the Twin Cities
Scenic
•
Convenient
•
Peaceful
•
Upscale
•
Family-Friendly
•
Active
•
Located in the heart of Anoka County, Ham Lake is a scenic community home to the renowned Majestic Oaks Golf Club. Ham Lake is revered for its exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation at Ham Lake Park, Bunker Hills Regional Park, and Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area, in addition to its pervasive natural beauty.
Ham Lake offers a wide variety of houses and apartments available for rent in a lush, park-like locale. Although Ham Lake may feel secluded, the community sits within an easy 30-minute drive of the Twin Cities, making the town motto of “Convenient Country Living” completely understandable.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$115,788
Average: $144,724
Education
4,793
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,816
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Ham Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
7%
Non-Renters
93%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ham Lake, MN is $585 for a studio, $729 for one bedroom, $886 for two bedrooms, and $1,848 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ham Lake has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$729/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ham Lake, MN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science
Public
Grades K-8
970 Students
Public
Grades K-5
584 Students
DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science
Public
Grades K-8
970 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wildlife Science Center
- Bunker Hills Regional Park
- B. F. Nelson Park
- Wargo Nature Center
- Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
Top Apartments in Ham Lake
Houses for Rent in Ham Lake
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.