Otsego, MN

Otsego, Minnesota

Otsego, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 13 miles NW of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 24 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Otsego has a population of 6,389.

The People and Families of Otsego

In Otsego, about 68% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Otsego. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Otsego is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Otsego had a median family income of $59,319. Otsego has a large middle class. The city isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. Home offices are common in Otsego.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Otsego residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Otsego Housing

In Otsego, 97% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Otsego may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Otsego, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Otsego, MN

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

Families

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

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
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Otsego Almanac

Otsego Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Otsego Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Otsego, 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

Otsego Colleges

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