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Slayton, Minnesota is 55 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 140 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Murray county. The population of the city is 2,072.
In Slayton, about 60% of adults are married. Adults in Slayton are more likely than in most places to live alone.
The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Slayton.
In 2000, Slayton had a median family income of $43,935.
Of the housing in Slayton, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Minnesota standards.
In Slayton, 91% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Slayton makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city offers good access to public transportation. Slayton features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Slayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Slayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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