Chisago City, MN

Chisago City, Minnesota

Chisago City, Minnesota, in Chisago county, is 26 miles NE of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 30 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Chisago City is home to some 2,622 residents.

The People and Families of Chisago City

In Chisago City, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chisago City had a median family income of $51,964.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Chisago City. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Chisago City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Chisago City was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Chisago City have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Chisago City, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Chisago City, MN

Comparing Chisago 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male 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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Chisago City Almanac

Chisago City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Chisago City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chisago City Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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