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Lamberton, MN


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Lamberton, Minnesota

Lamberton, Minnesota, in Redwood county, is 85 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 111 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 859 people lived in Lamberton.

The People and Families of Lamberton

In Lamberton, about 55% of adults are married. Lamberton is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lamberton had a median family income of $38,646.

Lamberton Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Lamberton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Lamberton compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Lamberton, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Lamberton; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLamberton Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lamberton Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lamberton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Lamberton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lamberton, MN

Comparing Lamberton 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
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income52
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built32
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