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Lake Shore, MN


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Lake Shore, Minnesota

Lake Shore, Minnesota, in Crow Wing county, is 65 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 116 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 966 people people live in Lake Shore.

The People and Families of Lake Shore

In Lake Shore, about 76% of adults are married. Homes in Lake Shore tend to contain married couples.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Shore had a median family income of $56,563. It turns out that people in Lake Shore tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in the city are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Lake Shore than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lake Shore Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lake Shore, about 93% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Notably, housing in Lake Shore tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Lake Shore, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Lake Shore Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lake Shore People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lake Shore College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lake Shore Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lake Shore Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Lake Shore, MN

Comparing Lake Shore 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Women75
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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