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Becker, MN


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Becker, Minnesota

Becker, Minnesota, in Sherburne county, is 18 miles SE of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 41 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul area. There are 2,673 residents in Becker.

The People and Families of Becker

In Becker, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of Becker, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Becker.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Becker had a median family income of $51,940. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Becker.

Political Inclinations

Becker folks tended to give their money ($4,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Becker.

Becker Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Becker that were owner-occupied was 73%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Becker, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Becker Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Becker Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Becker People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Becker Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Becker College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Becker, MN

Comparing Becker 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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