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Tyler, MN


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Tyler, Minnesota

Tyler, Minnesota is 57 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 149 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Lincoln county. The population of the city is 1,218.

The People and Families of Tyler

In Tyler, about 62% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Tyler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tyler had a median family income of $37,841. A sizable number of people in Tyler work from home.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Tyler.

Tyler Housing

Of the housing in Tyler, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Minnesota standards.

Commuting

In Tyler, 86% of commuters drive to work. Tyler features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Tyler Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Tyler Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tyler, MN

Comparing Tyler 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
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Men62
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built32
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