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New York Mills, MN


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New York Mills, Minnesota

New York Mills, Minnesota, in Otter Tail county, is 71 miles E of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 147 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,158.

The People and Families of New York Mills

In New York Mills, about 47% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in New York Mills live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in New York Mills. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New York Mills had a median family income of $35,536. An unusual characteristic of New York Mills is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in New York Mills ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

New York Mills Housing

About 60% of housing units in New York Mills are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in New York Mills benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Minnesota.

Commuting

In New York Mills, 85% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyNew York Mills Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%New York Mills Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of New York Mills, MN

Comparing New York Mills 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 Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built87
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