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Deerwood, Minnesota

Deerwood, Minnesota, in Crow Wing county, is 64 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 107 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 590.

The People and Families of Deerwood

In Deerwood, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Deerwood, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deerwood had a median family income of $40,625.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Deerwood favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Deerwood Housing

Deerwood has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Deerwood, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Minnesota. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Deerwood the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Deerwood, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Deerwood Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Deerwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Deerwood, MN

Comparing Deerwood 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 Population88
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women75
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity45
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built66
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