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Sartell, MN


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Sartell, Minnesota

Sartell, Minnesota, in Stearns county, is 4 miles NW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 63 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Saint Cloud metropolitan area. Sartell has a population of 9,641.

The People and Families of Sartell

In Sartell, about 64% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Sartell is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sartell had a median family income of $61,056. Sartell is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Sartell finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Sartell ($4,150). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Sartell are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Sartell Housing

About 77% of housing units in Sartell are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Sartell, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySartell Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Sartell College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sartell Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Sartell People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sartell, MN

Comparing Sartell 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 Population76
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity27
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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