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Brooten, MN


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Brooten, Minnesota

Brooten, Minnesota, in Stearns county, is 46 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 97 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Saint Cloud metropolitan area. There are an estimated 649 people in Brooten.

The People and Families of Brooten

In Brooten, about 61% of adults are married. In Brooten, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooten had a median family income of $43,083.

Brooten Housing

Approximately 82% of housing in Brooten is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Brooten is known in Minnesota for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Brooten, 91% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Brooten.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Brooten Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Brooten Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Brooten, MN

Comparing Brooten 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
Senior Citizens97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Housing Recently Built32
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