Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
16%
Sunfish Lake
Sunfish Lake, MN Area Guide
A peaceful reprieve from modern-day stresses
Upscale
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Rural
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Scenic
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Lush
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Located about 11 miles south of Saint Paul, Sunfish Lake is a tranquil hideaway from the stresses of modern life. Sunfish Lake provides residents with a peaceful atmosphere, engulfed in lush greenery and brimming with opportunities for basking in nature. The community is centered on an eponymous lake and sits within short driving distance of numerous parks, trails, and golf and country clubs.
Although Sunfish Lake is known for its sprawling single-family homes, there are also plenty of apartments available for rent in the area, affording renters a broad range of options to choose from. The peaceful community is largely residential, but the many suburban delights of South Robert Trail are within close reach. Direct access to major roadways such as Interstate 494 and Highway 62 makes getting around from Sunfish Lake simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,013
Average: $110,348
Education
227
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
240
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sunfish Lake has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
66%
Non-Renters
34%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Dodge Nature Center
- Cherokee Regional Park
- Highland Park and Golf Course
- Crosby Farm Regional Park
- Fort Snelling State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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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.