Detroit Lakes, Minnesota · ZIP 56501

Detroit Lakes — ZIP 56501

Detroit Lakes (56501) scores 56/100 — Fair for Minnesota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $378K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100

Avg math proficiency48%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$378K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$378K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

294

Violent Crime

Property Crime

241

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Becker County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
ROSSMAN ELEMENTARY	PK–05	565	56%	54%
DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH	09–12	791	52%	64%
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY	PK–05	562	52%	51%
DETROIT LAKES MIDDLE	06–08	617	33%	52%
LINCOLN EARLY CHILDHOOD ED. CENTER	PK–PK	64	Not reported	Not reported
E-Laker Online School	09–12	38	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

18,239

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

44.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 56501 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 56501 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 56501 is approximately $378K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 56501 in Detroit Lakes has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.