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Graceville, Minnesota

Graceville, Minnesota, in Big Stone county, is 92 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 159 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 605 residents.

The People and Families of Graceville

In Graceville, about 56% of adults are married. People in Graceville have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Graceville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Graceville had a median family income of $35,385. Home-based work is more common in Graceville than in most places.

Graceville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Graceville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Graceville. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Graceville, 88% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Graceville let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGraceville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGraceville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Graceville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Graceville, MN

Comparing Graceville 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults43
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built21
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