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About Crosslake
City in Minnesota, United StatesCrosslake is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,394 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Crosslake
The median sale price was $610,000 in May 2026.
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Safety in Crosslake
Safety Grade A-
Crosslake reports less crime per resident than 84% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Crosslake
Full picture →About one in 5 of Crosslake’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Brainerd (9%), Baxter (4%) and Jenkins (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Health in Crosslake
Health Grade B
Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Minnesota
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Crosslake
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Crosslake
Full climate →Crosslake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Crosslake
All Crosslake schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Crosslake’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.
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