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Kiester, MN


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Kiester, Minnesota

Kiester, Minnesota, in Faribault county, is 70 miles SW of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 102 miles S of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 540.

The People and Families of Kiester

In Kiester, about 65% of adults are married. Lots of people in Kiester live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kiester had a median family income of $40,000.

Kiester Housing

In Kiester, 78% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Kiester.

Commuting

In Kiester, 83% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKiester Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Kiester Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Kiester, MN

Comparing Kiester 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women64
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built33
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