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Faribault, MN


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Faribault, Minnesota

Faribault, Minnesota, in Rice county, is 32 miles S of Burnsville, Minnesota (center to center) and 46 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 20,818 people people live in Faribault.

The People and Families of Faribault

In Faribault, about 49% of adults are married.

Faribault is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Faribault had a median family income of $49,662.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,625) in Faribault than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Faribault Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Faribault, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Faribault, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyFaribault Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Faribault Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Faribault, MN

Comparing Faribault 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime43

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