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Shoreview, MN


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Shoreview, Minnesota

Shoreview, Minnesota, in Ramsey county, is 7 miles E of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 8 miles NE of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Shoreview has a population of 25,924.

The People and Families of Shoreview

In Shoreview, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shoreview had a median family income of $82,500. Shoreview is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Shoreview 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. You could say that Shoreview is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Shoreview ($9,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

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

Shoreview Housing

About 87% of housing units in Shoreview are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Shoreview pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Shoreview, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyShoreview Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyShoreview Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyShoreview People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyShoreview Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyShoreview Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyShoreview College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Shoreview Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Shoreview Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Shoreview Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Shoreview, MN

Comparing Shoreview 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times64
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents41
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime109

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