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St Louis Park, MN


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St. Louis Park, Minnesota

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 4 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. St. Louis Park has a population of 44,126.

The People and Families of St. Louis Park

In St. Louis Park, about 46% of adults are married. Lots of people in St. Louis Park live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. Louis Park had a median family income of $63,182. St. Louis Park is full of successful families and individuals. The city benefits from its educated workforce. St. Louis Park, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among St. Louis Park residents, with $34,075. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

St. Louis Park Housing

In St. Louis Park, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. St. Louis Park has higher property taxes than most places in Minnesota, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In St. Louis Park, 87% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophySt Louis Park Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophySt Louis Park Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySt Louis Park Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%St Louis Park College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%St Louis Park Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%St Louis Park Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%St Louis Park Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of St. Louis Park, MN

Comparing St Louis Park 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 Men910
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens85
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity310
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents41
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime75

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