State House District 8B, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
44,676 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,543 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$270,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$690 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,100 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.9% 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 16 11
Feb 1 10 16
Mar 1 10 26
Apr 2 4 39
May 3 0 50
Jun 4 0 59
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 10 30
Dec 1 16 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 9%

Schools

Lester Park Elementary
<1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Rockridge Academy
1 miles, NW 1.9 star
East High School
2 miles, W 4.1 star

Colleges

University of Minnesota-Duluth
4 miles, W 3.2 star
The College of Saint Scholastica
5 miles, W 3.2 star
Lake Superior College
8 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

St Lukes Hospital
5 miles, W 3.2 star
Essentia Health Duluth
5 miles, W 4.1 star
St Marys Hospital Superior
11 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Duluth International Airport
9 miles, NW 1 star
Range Regional Airport
55 miles, NW 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
106 miles, W 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
133 miles, W 1 star