Excelsior, MN

Excelsior, Minnesota

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.

The People and Families of Excelsior

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Excelsior, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Excelsior, MN

Comparing Excelsior 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male 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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Excelsior Almanac

Excelsior Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Excelsior Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Excelsior Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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