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New Ulm, MN


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New Ulm, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota, in Brown county, is 61 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 74 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 13,594 people lived in New Ulm.

The People and Families of New Ulm

In New Ulm, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Ulm had a median family income of $51,309.

Political Inclinations

New Ulm residents donated more money ($2,695) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in New Ulm.

New Ulm Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in New Ulm are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In New Ulm, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in New Ulm; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNew Ulm Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%New Ulm Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%New Ulm Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of New Ulm, MN

Comparing New Ulm 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 Population76
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity15
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime88

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Historic New Ulm

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Minnesota River at New Ulm c1898

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Minnesota River at New Ulm c1898

Minnesota River at New Ulm c1898.

Minnesota River at New Ulm c1898.

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