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Oak Park Heights, MN


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Oak Park Heights, Minnesota

Oak Park Heights, Minnesota is 15 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Washington county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of Oak Park Heights is 3,957.

The People and Families of Oak Park Heights

In Oak Park Heights, about 45% of adults are married. Adults in Oak Park Heights are more likely than in most places to live alone.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oak Park Heights had a median family income of $69,485. Oak Park Heights is one of the richer cities in Minnesota. There aren't a lot of poor people in the city. The people of Oak Park Heights can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Oak Park Heights.

Oak Park Heights Housing

Of the housing in Oak Park Heights, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Oak Park Heights offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Oak Park Heights, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOak Park Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Oak Park Heights Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oak Park Heights Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Oak Park Heights Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oak Park Heights Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oak Park Heights People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Oak Park Heights Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Oak Park Heights College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Oak Park Heights, MN

Comparing Oak Park Heights 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime11

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