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Karlstad, MN
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Population: 739
Home Price: $97,000
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Overview
Karlstad is a village in the state of Minnesota with a population of 739. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Karlstad has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
19.5 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Karlstad, MN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Karlstad
Minnesota
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,928
$32,954
$32,693
Median Household Income
$50,192
$65,641
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
4.6%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Karlstad
Minnesota
United States
Median Age
44.9
41.4
42.3
Gender
Karlstad
Minnesota
United States
Male
44.4%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
55.6%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Karlstad
Minnesota
United States
White
95.8%
88.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.7%
1.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
2.9%
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
1.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
1.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.4%
4.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Karlstad
Minnesota
United States
Median Home Price
$97,000
$165,036
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$473
$702
$801
Family Households
45.5%
45.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.8%
31.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
68.8%
77.9%
72.9%
Renters
31.2%
22.1%
27.1%
Education
Karlstad
Minnesota
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.5%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
41.7%
41.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.1%
23.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.3%
12.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
21.7%
15.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Karlstad
Minnesota
United States
Mathematics
58.2%
54.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
65.8%
58.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Karlstad
Minnesota
United States
Murder
NA
0.6
3.0
Rape
NA
32.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
14.5
40.7
Assault
NA
89.6
188.5
Property Crime
Karlstad
Minnesota
United States
Burglary
NA
208.7
336.1
Theft
NA
1438.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
102.4
167.1
Arson
NA
4.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Karlstad, MN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
tacos
parenting
fantasy football
nature
library
books
influencer
nature
winter
astronomy
space
summer
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