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Austin, Minnesota, in Mower county, is 34 miles SW of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 88 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 23,314.
In Austin, about 54% of adults are married. Austin offers a lot of one-person housing.
You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Austin had a median family income of $42,691.
Residents of Austin gave more campaign money ($4,450) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Austin. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.
In Austin, 92% of commuters drive to work. Austin is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Austin, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Austin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Austin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Austin colleges • Austin travel • Austin mortgages and property.
 | Austin Colleges Austin colleges and trade schools. |
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