Ely, MN

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Ely, MN

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Ely Almanac

Ely Climate

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Ely Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ely Public Libraries

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Ely High Schools (2004)

MEMORIAL SEC.
600 E. HARVEY ST.
218-365-6166
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 385 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Ely Colleges

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Vermilion Community College

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