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Lilydale, MN


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Lilydale, Minnesota

Lilydale, Minnesota, in Dakota county, is 2 miles SW of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Lilydale has a population of 552.

The People and Families of Lilydale

In Lilydale, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Lilydale live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Lilydale. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lilydale had a median family income of $82,001. Lilydale is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Lilydale finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Lilydale is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lilydale Housing

About 65% of housing units in Lilydale are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Lilydale tends to be newer construction. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Lilydale, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLilydale Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLilydale Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLilydale Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLilydale College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLilydale People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lilydale Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lilydale Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lilydale, MN

Comparing Lilydale 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11
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