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Howard Lake, MN


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Howard Lake, Minnesota

Howard Lake, Minnesota, in Wright county, is 29 miles W of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 40 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,853 people in Howard Lake.

The People and Families of Howard Lake

In Howard Lake, about 57% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Howard Lake. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Howard Lake had a median family income of $49,327.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Howard Lake Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Howard Lake is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Howard Lake, 92% 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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Howard Lake Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Howard Lake, MN

Comparing Howard Lake 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 Old99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men85
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity44
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents44
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