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Grand Marais, MN


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Grand Marais, Minnesota

Grand Marais, Minnesota, in Cook county, is 106 miles NE of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 234 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 1,353 people in the city.

The People and Families of Grand Marais

In Grand Marais, about 50% of adults are married. In Grand Marais, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Grand Marais has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grand Marais had a median family income of $46,563. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Grand Marais. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Grand Marais, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,060) in Grand Marais. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Grand Marais.

Grand Marais Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Grand Marais is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Grand Marais.

Commuting

In Grand Marais, 80% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Grand Marais than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGrand Marais Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGrand Marais Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGrand Marais Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Grand Marais Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Grand Marais Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Grand Marais College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Grand Marais, MN

Comparing Grand Marais 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men86
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910

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