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Winsted, MN


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Winsted, Minnesota

Winsted, Minnesota, in McLeod county, is 26 miles W of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 38 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 2,094 people in the city.

The People and Families of Winsted

In Winsted, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winsted had a median family income of $50,272.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Winsted Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Winsted is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Winsted, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Winsted Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Winsted People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Winsted Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Winsted, MN

Comparing Winsted 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 Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times64
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents66
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime56
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