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Lake Elmo is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, with a population of approximately 11,335.

Population13,140
Median Home Value$597,000
Median Income$153,407
Area22.1 sq mi

How Lake Elmo Ranks

#1
Fastest Growing Citiesin Washington County
+5.1%
#1
Lowest Property Taxesin Washington County
0.62%
#1
Best Fiscal Healthin Washington County
72 / 100

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NewsMAR 02, 2026

Lake Elmo resident urges county action over ICE presence in Cimarron community

Lake Elmo resident urges county action over ICE presence in Cimarron community hometownsource.com

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NewsDEC 15, 2025

Four arrested for stealing mail, including social security cards, in Lake Elmo

Four arrested for stealing mail, including social security cards, in Lake Elmo CBS News

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NewsDEC 11, 2025

Washington County reaches tentative purchase agreement on Highway 36/Lake Elmo Avenue Interchange Project

Washington County reaches tentative purchase agreement on Highway 36/Lake Elmo Avenue Interchange Project hometownsource.com

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