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Aurora, MN


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Aurora, Minnesota

Aurora, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 51 miles N of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 183 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. Aurora has a population of 1,850.

The People and Families of Aurora

In Aurora, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Aurora live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aurora had a median family income of $43,095.

Aurora Housing

About 80% of housing units in Aurora are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Aurora benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Aurora, 85% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Aurora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Aurora Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Aurora Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Aurora Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Aurora, MN

Comparing Aurora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women74
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime34
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