Big Lake Community Profile: Big Lake Township, Minnesota USA

Big Lake is a rapidly growing community beyond the metro suburbs. Big Lake’s geographical location is in a corridor placing it 30 minutes from St. Cloud and just 35 minutes from Minneapolis. Natural amenities such as lakes, the Mississippi and Elk Rivers, trail systems, parks, a tremendous labor force and easy access to major roads make Big Lake the ideal place to live and work. Many residents find living in the country atmosphere of Big Lake inviting even though they may find themselves commuting into the cities to work. This growing community has an industrial base to balance the rapid residential growth. You’ll find affordable start-up housing as well as move-up homes in the Big Lake community.

Area Population for the Year 2007:
Big Lake City 9,315 • Big Lake Township 7,955
(Source: Sherburne County Planning)

The average value of a Big Lake township home built in 1999-2000 was $129,940.
The average value for a new home constructed in Big Lake Township in 2002 was $131,198.
The average value for a new home constructed in Big Lake Township in 2003 was $162,250.
The average value for a new home constructed in Big Lake Township in 2004 was $165,964.
The average value for a new home constructed in Big Lake Township in 2005 was $181,800.
The average value for a new home constructed in Big Lake Township in 2006 was $211,000.
The average value for a new home constructed in Big Lake Township in 2007 was $187,647.
Big Lake Township added more people than any other township in the county during the last decade. The township offers urban living with a country atmosphere. It has an agricultural flavor with the north end having lakes and recreation areas.

Big Lake Town Hall: 21960 County Road 5, located at Lions Park, 2.8 miles N. of Hwy. 10 on Eagle Lake Road. Open Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m.-12 noon.

Member of the Big Lake EDA and Joint Owner of Big Lake Industrial Park East
The Big Lake Fire Department is jointly owned and operated
by the city of Big Lake and the town of Big Lake.

Sherburne County's population estimate for 2007 is 88,342.

Sherburne County Government Center:
13880 Hwy. 10, Elk River. 763-241-2700; 1-800-433-5228

For additional community information, click on a link below:

Big Lake City • Big Lake Chamber • City of Elk River • Sherburne County