Orono, MN

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Orono, MN

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

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

Crime

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

Orono Almanac

Orono Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Orono Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Orono, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Orono Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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