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Redwood Falls, MN


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Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Redwood Falls, Minnesota, in Redwood county, is 83 miles W of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 96 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 5,459.

The People and Families of Redwood Falls

In Redwood Falls, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Redwood Falls live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Redwood Falls had a median family income of $52,589.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Redwood Falls Housing

About 74% of housing units in Redwood Falls are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Redwood Falls, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRedwood Falls Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Redwood Falls Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Redwood Falls Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Redwood Falls, MN

Comparing Redwood Falls 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
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime32

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