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Chisholm, MN


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Chisholm, Minnesota

Chisholm, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 60 miles NW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 174 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,960 people in Chisholm.

The People and Families of Chisholm

In Chisholm, about 50% of adults are married. In Chisholm, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chisholm had a median family income of $40,431.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Chisholm Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Chisholm is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Chisholm 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 Chisholm, 90% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Chisholm than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyChisholm Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Chisholm Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Chisholm Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Chisholm, MN

Comparing Chisholm 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men63
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women63
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime76

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