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Fridley, MN


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Fridley, Minnesota

Fridley, Minnesota, in Anoka county, is 2 miles SE of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 7 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. There are an estimated 27,449 people in Fridley.

The People and Families of Fridley

In Fridley, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fridley had a median family income of $55,381.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,420) in Fridley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Fridley Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Fridley is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Fridley, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFridley Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Fridley Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Fridley Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Fridley Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Fridley, MN

Comparing Fridley 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 Population87
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime62
Low Property Crime42

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