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Two Harbors, MN


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Two Harbors, Minnesota

Two Harbors, Minnesota, in Lake county, is 26 miles NE of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 158 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 3,613.

The People and Families of Two Harbors

In Two Harbors, about 54% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Two Harbors.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Two Harbors had a median family income of $47,113. Home offices are common in Two Harbors.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Two Harbors residents, with $2,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Two Harbors Housing

In Two Harbors, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Two Harbors rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Two Harbors, 84% of commuters drive to work. In Two Harbors, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Two Harbors Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Two Harbors Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Two Harbors Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Two Harbors Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Two Harbors, MN

Comparing Two Harbors 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 Women98
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime65

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