Osseo, MN

Osseo, Minnesota

Osseo, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 2 miles NW of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (center to center) and 11 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Osseo contains a population of approximately 2,434.

The People and Families of Osseo

In Osseo, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Osseo, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Osseo boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Osseo had a median family income of $52,083. Osseo has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city. In Osseo, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Osseo favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Osseo Housing

Osseo has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Osseo, 92% of commuters drive to work. In Osseo, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Osseo, MN

Comparing Osseo 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 Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male 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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Osseo Almanac

Osseo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Osseo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Osseo 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, Osseo, 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

Osseo High Schools (2004)

OSSEO SR.
317 2ND AVE. N.W.
763-391-8500
Serves 1,691 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23

STRIVE SECONDARY - OSSEO SR.
3172 SECOND AVENUE N.W.
763-550-7151
A Special Education School
Serves 3 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 2

Osseo Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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