Minnetonka Beach, MN

Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota

Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 4 miles NW of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 15 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Minnetonka Beach is home to some 614 residents.

The People and Families of Minnetonka Beach

In Minnetonka Beach, about 74% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Minnetonka Beach are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Minnetonka Beach had a median family income of $168,868. More so than most places, the people in Minnetonka Beach generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Minnetonka Beach are poor than in most places in Minnesota. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Minnetonka Beach.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($9,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Minnetonka Beach. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Minnetonka Beach Housing

According to the 2000 census, 90% of the housing in Minnetonka Beach was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Minnetonka Beach, 93% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Minnetonka Beach, MN

Comparing Minnetonka Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Minnetonka Beach Almanac

Minnetonka Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Minnetonka Beach Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Minnetonka Beach Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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