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Isle, MN


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Isle, Minnesota

Isle, Minnesota, in Mille Lacs county, is 52 miles NE of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 80 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 707 people people live in Isle.

The People and Families of Isle

In Isle, about 55% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Isle, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Isle had a median family income of $37,250. As it happens, more people than usual in Isle are able to work from their homes.

Isle Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Isle, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Isle. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Isle, 84% of commuters drive to work. In Isle, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyIsle Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Isle Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Isle, MN

Comparing Isle 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 Women76
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes34
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