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Minnetonka, MN


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Minnetonka, Minnesota

Minnetonka, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 12 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. There are an estimated 51,301 people in Minnetonka.

The People and Families of Minnetonka

In Minnetonka, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Minnetonka had a median family income of $85,437. Minnetonka has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Minnetonka living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Minnetonka. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($107,829) in Minnetonka. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Minnetonka.

Minnetonka Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Minnetonka is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Minnetonka, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Minnetonka, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMinnetonka Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMinnetonka Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMinnetonka College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMinnetonka Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMinnetonka Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMinnetonka People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Minnetonka Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Minnetonka Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Minnetonka Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Minnetonka, MN

Comparing Minnetonka 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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