Center City, MN

Center City, Minnesota

Center City, Minnesota, in Chisago county, is 29 miles NE of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 33 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Center City has a population of 582.

The People and Families of Center City

In Center City, about 59% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Center City.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Center City had a median family income of $51,875.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Center City residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Democrat Farm Labor party than any of the others.

Center City Housing

In Center City, 92% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Center City has higher property taxes than most places in Minnesota, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Center City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Center City, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Center City Almanac

Center City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Center City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Center City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Center City Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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