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Excelsior, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 3 miles W of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 15 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Excelsior contains a population of approximately 2,393.
In Excelsior, about 40% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Excelsior, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
In 2000, Excelsior had a median family income of $61,406. The typical family in Excelsior is better off than most in Minnesota. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Excelsior, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Excelsior favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $73,725. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Excelsior has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 40% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Excelsior, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Minnesota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Excelsior, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Excelsior strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Excelsior to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Short Commute Times |  |  |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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