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Orono, MN


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Orono, Minnesota

Orono, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 6 miles NW of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 16 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Orono is home to some 7,538 residents.

The People and Families of Orono

In Orono, about 73% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Orono are married.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orono had a median family income of $101,114. More so than most places, the people in Orono generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Orono are poor than in most places in Minnesota. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Orono than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($47,850) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Orono. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Orono can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Orono Housing

According to the 2000 census, 94% of the housing in Orono was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Orono, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOrono Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOrono Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Orono Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Orono Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Orono Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Orono College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Orono People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Orono, MN

Comparing Orono 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity26
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime87

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