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Rosemount, MN


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Rosemount, Minnesota

Rosemount, Minnesota, in Dakota county, is 5 miles SE of Eagan, Minnesota (center to center) and 14 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. There are an estimated 14,619 people in Rosemount.

The People and Families of Rosemount

In Rosemount, about 70% of adults are married. Many folks in Rosemount are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Rosemount. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rosemount had a median family income of $68,929. Rosemount has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Rosemount living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,650) in Rosemount. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Rosemount Housing

Approximately 88% of housing in Rosemount is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Rosemount, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Rosemount, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Rosemount Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Rosemount Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Rosemount Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Rosemount People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Rosemount College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Rosemount Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Rosemount, MN

Comparing Rosemount 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home52
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime55

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