Crosby, MN

Crosby, Minnesota

Crosby, Minnesota, in Crow Wing county, is 64 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 109 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 2,299 residents.

The People and Families of Crosby

In Crosby, about 46% of adults are married. People in Crosby have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Crosby than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crosby had a median family income of $31,629.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Crosby. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crosby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Crosby was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In Crosby you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Crosby, 86% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Crosby, MN

Comparing Crosby 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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Crosby Almanac

Crosby Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Crosby Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Crosby Public Libraries

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Crosby High Schools (2004)

CROSBY-IRONTON SEC.
711 POPLAR ST.
218-546-7094
Serves 676 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

RANGE AREA ALTERNATIVE
1061 FIRST STREET S.W.
218-546-7394
A Non-traditional School
Serves 37 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 37

Crosby Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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