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Browns Valley, MN


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Browns Valley, Minnesota

Browns Valley, Minnesota is 88 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 178 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Traverse county. The population of the city is 690.

The People and Families of Browns Valley

In Browns Valley, about 50% of adults are married. Adults in Browns Valley are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Seniors are common in Browns Valley.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Browns Valley had a median family income of $30,208.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Browns Valley.

Browns Valley Housing

Of the housing in Browns Valley, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Browns Valley is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Property taxes in Browns Valley are low by Minnesota standards.

Commuting

In Browns Valley, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Browns Valley Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Browns Valley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Browns Valley, MN

Comparing Browns Valley 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity56
Well-Paid Single Men41
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime46
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