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Medford, MN


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Medford, Minnesota

Medford, Minnesota, in Steele county, is 40 miles W of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 54 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 984 people lived in Medford.

The People and Families of Medford

In Medford, about 62% of adults are married.

Medford is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Medford had a median family income of $55,714.

Medford Housing

An estimated 85% of living spaces in Medford are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Medford, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Medford Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Medford People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Medford Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Medford Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Medford, MN

Comparing Medford 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 Population109
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents77
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
People Living Alone32
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