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Montevideo, Minnesota

Montevideo, Minnesota, in Chippewa county, is 87 miles SW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 120 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 5,346.

The People and Families of Montevideo

In Montevideo, about 57% of adults are married. Lots of people in Montevideo live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montevideo had a median family income of $44,706.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Montevideo residents, with $2,100. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Montevideo Housing

In Montevideo, 71% 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.

Commuting

In Montevideo, 92% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Montevideo is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMontevideo Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Montevideo Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Montevideo, MN

Comparing Montevideo 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 Citizens107
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men54
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime54

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