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Westbrook, Minnesota, in Cottonwood county, is 71 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 125 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 755.
In Westbrook, about 59% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Westbrook, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Westbrook boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Westbrook had a median family income of $33,472.
Westbrook has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Westbrook tend toward the low side for Minnesota. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Westbrook, 82% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Westbrook -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Westbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Westbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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