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Ely, MN


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Ely, Minnesota

Ely, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 77 miles N of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 212 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. Ely contains a population of approximately 3,724.

The People and Families of Ely

In Ely, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Ely, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Unlike most cities, Ely has proportionately more males than females. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ely had a median family income of $36,047. Interestingly, lots of people in Ely have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Ely favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,725. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Ely Housing

Ely has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Ely might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Ely, 75% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Ely -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyEly Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEly Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ely College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ely, MN

Comparing Ely 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
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime41
Low Property Crime45

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