Elk River, Minnesota
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City Overview
As of 2009, Elk River's population is 22,756 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 35.50 percent.
The median home cost in Elk River is $225,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -10.60 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Elk River's cost of living is 3.01% Higher than the U.S. average.
Elk River public schools spend $4,844 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Elk River.
The unemployment rate in Elk River is 11.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Elk River jobs have Decreased by 4.50 percent.
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People
The 2009 Elk River, MN, population is 22,756. There are 522 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Elk River, MN
The median age is 33.5. The US median is 37.6. 64.87% of people in Elk River, MN, are married. 7.21% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.77 people. 35.89% of people are married, with children. 8.81% have children, but are single.
Race in Elk River, MN
97.28% of people are white, 0.54% are black, 0.74% are asian, 0.29% are native american, and 1.79% claim 'Other'.
2.03% of the people in Elk River, MN, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 97.97% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 43 physicians per 100,000 population in Elk River, MN. The US average is 170.
Elk River, MN Health Index
Air quality in Elk River, MN is 45 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Elk River, MN is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 100 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Elk River, Minnesota: Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to... (read more)Transportation Growth to Lead to Economic Growth i: The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent... (read more)to live: good place to live and close to the... (read more)Have an opinion about Elk River? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Elk River Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 11.20% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.50% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 19.90% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 8.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $25,973 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $65,856 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 8.02% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 8.25% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 8.35% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 12.97% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 21.85% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 19.38% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 16.48% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.58% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.81% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.32% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.76% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.36% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.97% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.55% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.24% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.88% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.24% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Elk River, MN, is 11.20%, with job growth of -4.50%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.90%.
Elk River, MN Taxes
Elk River, MN,sales tax rate is 6.50%. Income tax is 8.00%.
Elk River, MN Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $25,973, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $65,856.
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Transportation Growth to Lead to Economic Growth i: The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent... (read more)Elk River, Minnesota: Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to... (read more)to live: good place to live and close to the... (read more)Have an opinion about Elk River? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Elk River Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 15 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $225,000 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -10.60% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 77.63% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 2.00% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 20.51% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.69 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.00% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.51% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.09% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.13% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.78% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.02% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 26.15% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 44.50% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 9.68% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.31% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.11% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.73% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 23.25% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 13.29% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 13.64% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 23.08% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12.80% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 5.15% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3.27% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.86% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 4.64% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Elk River, MN, is $225,000. Home appreciation is -10.60% over the last year. The median age of Elk River, MN, real estate is 15 years.
Elk River, MN Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 20.51% of the Elk River, MN, population. 2.00% of houses and apartments in Elk River, MN, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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to live: good place to live and close to the... (read more)Transportation Growth to Lead to Economic Growth i: The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent... (read more)Elk River, Minnesota: Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to... (read more)Have an opinion about Elk River? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Elk River Click Here
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Crime
Elk River, MN, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Elk River, MN, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
Elk River, MN, gets 29 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 42 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 95.
On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Elk River, MN. The July high is around 83 degrees. The January low is 2. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 49 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Transportation Growth to Lead to Economic Growth i: The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent... (read more)Elk River, Minnesota: Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to... (read more)to live: good place to live and close to the... (read more)Have an opinion about Elk River? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Elk River Click Here
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Education
Elk River, MN, schools spend $4,844 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 423 students per librarian, and 1,036 children per counselor in Elk River, MN schools.
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Elk River, Minnesota: Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to... (read more)Transportation Growth to Lead to Economic Growth i: The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent... (read more)to live: good place to live and close to the... (read more)Have an opinion about Elk River? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Elk River Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Elk River, MN, takes 31 minutes. 83% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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Transportation Growth to Lead to Economic Growth i: The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent... (read more)Elk River, Minnesota: Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to... (read more)to live: good place to live and close to the... (read more)Have an opinion about Elk River? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Elk River Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Elk River, MN is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Elk River, MN is more expensive.
Overall, Elk River, MN cost of living is 103.01.
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 40.07% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 18.63% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 17.82% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.00% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.48% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.16% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.41% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 15.60% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.17% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.00% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.60% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
40.07% of the people in Elk River, MN are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 18.63% are Catholic; 17.82% are Protestant; 0.00% are LDS; 3.60% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Elk River, MN are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Voting
38.15% of the people in Elk River, MN are registered as Democrats. 60.75% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.10%.
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