State House District 55B, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
41,419 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,198 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$335,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$693 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,409 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 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 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 5 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 7 33
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 8%

Schools

Echo Park Leadership Engineer/Tech
<1 miles, E 2.8 star
Sky Oaks Elementary
1 miles, NE 1.9 star
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
1 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Normandale Community College
6 miles, N 2.3 star

Hospitals

Fairview Ridges Hospital
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
Fairview Southdale Hospital
10 miles, N 5 star
St Francis Regional Medical Center
11 miles, NW 3.2 star
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
13 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
67 miles, N 1 star
Rochester International Airport
70 miles, S 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
88 miles, E 1 star