Afton, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,944 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$129,956 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$655,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$993 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,403 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
93.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
1
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
4
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 15
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 9 32
Apr 3 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 7 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MN State Senate District 41, MN State House District 41A, MN
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Schools

Liberty Ridge Elementary
3 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Brookview Elementary
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Afton-Lakeland Elementary
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Hudson Hospital
7 miles, E • 5 star
Healtheast Woodwinds Hospital
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Lakeview Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE • 5 star
Regina Hospital
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
65 miles, SE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
70 miles, S • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
75 miles, NW • 1 star
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