State House District 51B, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
43,720 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,103 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$318,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$716 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,330 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Minnesota
4
United States
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 5 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 8 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 7%

Schools

Valley View Middle
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Kennedy Senior High
<1 miles, SW 3.2 star
Beacon Alp Is
<1 miles, SW
Beacon ALP
<1 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

Academy College
2 miles, NW 1.4 star
Normandale Community College
3 miles, W 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairview Southdale Hospital
5 miles, N 5 star
Fairview Ridges Hospital
6 miles, SW 4.1 star
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
8 miles, N 4.1 star
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
8 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
62 miles, N 1 star
Rochester International Airport
74 miles, S 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
87 miles, E 1 star