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Glyndon, MN


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Glyndon, Minnesota

Glyndon, Minnesota, in Clay county, is 10 miles E of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 206 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Fargo - Moorhead metropolitan area. Glyndon has a population of 1,049.

The People and Families of Glyndon

In Glyndon, about 68% of adults are married. Glyndon is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Glyndon is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glyndon had a median family income of $50,000.

Glyndon Housing

About 86% of housing units in Glyndon are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Glyndon, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 15%Glyndon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Glyndon, MN

Comparing Glyndon 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone22
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