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Long Lake, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 5 miles W of Plymouth, Minnesota (center to center) and 15 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Long Lake contains a population of approximately 1,842.
In Long Lake, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Long Lake had a median family income of $64,063. The typical family in Long Lake is better off than most in Minnesota. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Long Lake have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Long Lake, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Long Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $67,415. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Long Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Minnesota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Long Lake, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Long Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Long Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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