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Robbinsdale, MN


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Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Robbinsdale, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 4 miles S of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (center to center) and 5 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. Robbinsdale contains a population of approximately 14,123.

The People and Families of Robbinsdale

In Robbinsdale, about 48% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Robbinsdale, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Robbinsdale had a median family income of $57,185. Interestingly, lots of people in Robbinsdale have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Robbinsdale favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,600. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Robbinsdale Housing

Robbinsdale has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Robbinsdale, 88% of commuters drive to work. In Robbinsdale, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyRobbinsdale Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Robbinsdale Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Robbinsdale Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Robbinsdale Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Robbinsdale College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Robbinsdale, MN

Comparing Robbinsdale 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity610
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents42
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime43
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