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Plainview, MN


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Plainview, Minnesota

Plainview, Minnesota, in Wabasha county, is 17 miles NE of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 70 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 3,190 people people live in Plainview.

The People and Families of Plainview

In Plainview, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plainview had a median family income of $48,971.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Plainview than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Plainview Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Plainview, about 81% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Plainview, 83% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in Plainview is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPlainview Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPlainview Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Plainview, MN

Comparing Plainview 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men73
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes45
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

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