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Tonka Bay, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 4 miles W of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 16 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,547 people in Tonka Bay.
In Tonka Bay, about 69% of adults are married. Many folks in Tonka Bay are married and settled down.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.
In 2000, Tonka Bay had a median family income of $90,783. Tonka Bay has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Tonka Bay living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Tonka Bay. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($21,250) in Tonka Bay. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 92% of housing in Tonka Bay is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Property taxes are a bit high in Tonka Bay, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Tonka Bay, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Tonka Bay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
Comparing Tonka Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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