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Mabel, MN


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Mabel, Minnesota

Mabel, Minnesota, in Fillmore county, is 32 miles SW of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 118 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 766.

The People and Families of Mabel

In Mabel, about 53% of adults are married. Lots of people in Mabel live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Mabel.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mabel had a median family income of $35,227. Home offices are common in Mabel.

Mabel Housing

In Mabel, 84% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Mabel without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Mabel, 81% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Mabel; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMabel Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mabel Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mabel, MN

Comparing Mabel 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men41
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built11
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