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Walnut Grove, MN


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Walnut Grove, Minnesota

Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in Redwood county, is 76 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 120 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 599 people in the city.

The People and Families of Walnut Grove

In Walnut Grove, about 64% of adults are married. In Walnut Grove, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walnut Grove had a median family income of $34,167. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Walnut Grove.

Walnut Grove Housing

Approximately 85% of housing in Walnut Grove is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Walnut Grove is known in Minnesota for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Walnut Grove, 84% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Walnut Grove.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWalnut Grove Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Walnut Grove Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Walnut Grove, MN

Comparing Walnut Grove 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men41
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults42
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built22
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