Lake Johanna, MN

This township of 130 residents needs 46 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
130 (2026)
Households
127
Median household income
$71,102 (2026)
Typical home value
$263,283
Owner-occupied
86%
Five-year housing need
46 units

Comparison to other Minnesota municipalities

Lake Johanna: $71,102 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$43K >$191K
Lake Johanna: None jobs to household ratio
<0.04 >2.53
Lake Johanna: No permit data
<0% >14.7%
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How affordable is this community?

At $263,283, typical home prices in Lake Johanna, MN are close to the Minnesota average of $271,234. Lake Johanna, MN's median household income of $71,102 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Lake Johanna, MN has roughly 127 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Lake Johanna, MN is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 95% of units. Lake Johanna, MN is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 86% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?