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St Michael, MN


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St. Michael, Minnesota

St. Michael, Minnesota, in Wright county, is 14 miles NW of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 25 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 9,099 people people live in St. Michael.

The People and Families of St. Michael

In St. Michael, about 74% of adults are married. Homes in St. Michael tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of St. Michael spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. Michael had a median family income of $74,236. Overall, families in St. Michael are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. St. Michael does not have a large underclass. As it happens, more people than usual in the city are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,200) in St. Michael than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

St. Michael Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in St. Michael, about 91% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in St. Michael is higher than that of most other communities in Minnesota.

Commuting

In St. Michael, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%St Michael Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%St Michael Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%St Michael People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of St. Michael, MN

Comparing St Michael 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 Population109
Well-Paid Single Men66
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity15
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times31
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
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