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Waverly, MN


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Waverly, Minnesota

Waverly, Minnesota is 24 miles W of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 35 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Wright county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of Waverly is 732.

The People and Families of Waverly

In Waverly, about 59% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Waverly.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waverly had a median family income of $57,750. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Waverly. A sizable number of people in the city work from home. Notably, Waverly is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Waverly political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Waverly Housing

Of the housing in Waverly, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.

Commuting

In Waverly, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Waverly Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Waverly Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Waverly People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Waverly Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Waverly Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Waverly, MN

Comparing Waverly 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built43
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