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Cosmos, MN


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Cosmos, Minnesota

Cosmos, Minnesota, in Meeker county, is 50 miles SW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 70 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 582 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Cosmos

In Cosmos, about 55% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Cosmos.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cosmos had a median family income of $36,750.

Cosmos Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cosmos that were owner-occupied was 81%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Cosmos, 86% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Cosmos, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Cosmos Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cosmos, MN

Comparing Cosmos 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 Population88
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men41
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built43
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