North Oaks, MN

North Oaks, Minnesota

North Oaks, Minnesota, in Ramsey county, is 10 miles E of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 10 miles N of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. North Oaks has a population of 3,883.

The People and Families of North Oaks

In North Oaks, about 80% of adults are married. North Oaks is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Oaks had a median family income of $152,380. North Oaks is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. North Oaks finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of North Oaks is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in North Oaks ($31,460). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of North Oaks are considered safe by both national and state standards.

North Oaks Housing

About 99% of housing units in North Oaks are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in North Oaks pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In North Oaks, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of North Oaks, MN

Comparing North Oaks 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 Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

North Oaks Almanac

North Oaks Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

North Oaks Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by North Oaks residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Oaks Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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