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About Polk County

Polk is a county in the Minneapolis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 45,128 and a population density of 48, which is 49% below the national average. It has a median age of 46, which is 9 years above the Minneapolis Metro median age and 7 years above the national average.


Polk County has a median home value of $302,877, which is 21% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,234 is 23% below the metro average rent and 41% below the national average rent The average household income in Polk County is $74,142 , which is 22% below the Metro average household income and 5% below the national average of household income.

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$302,877Median Home Value
$382,508 Minneapolis Metro Area
$1,234Median Rent
$1,611 Minneapolis Metro Area

Towns of Polk County

Black Brook, WI
Turtle Lake, WI
McKinley, WI
Milltown, WI
Lorain, WI
Clam Falls, WI
West Sweden, WI
Frederic, WI
Apple River, WI
Johnstown, WI
Beaver, WI
Clayton, WI
Lincoln, WI
Clear Lake Town, WI
Amery, WI
Clayton village, WI
Clayton Town, WI
Balsam Lake, WI
St. Croix Falls town, WI
Dresser, WI
Balsam Lake village, WI
Alden, WI
Luck town, WI
Eureka, WI
Sterling, WI
Milltown town, WI
Luck, WI
Centuria, WI
St. Croix Falls, WI
Balsam Lake Town, WI
Bone Lake, WI
Osceola, WI
Clear Lake, WI
Georgetown, WI
Garfield, WI
Clear Lake village, WI
Farmington, WI
Laketown, WI
Osceola Town, WI
Osceola village, WI
Turtle Lake, WI
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Nearby Counties

Burnett County, WI
Chisago County, MN
St. Croix County, WI
Barron County, WI
Washington County, MN
Dunn County, WI
Washburn County, WI
Pine County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Anoka County, MN
Pierce County, WI
Ramsey County, MN
Douglas County, WI
Kanabec County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Chippewa County, WI
Pepin County, WI
Hennepin County, MN
Rusk County, WI
Sawyer County, WI
Aitkin County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Buffalo County, WI
Eau Claire County, WI
Wabasha County, MN
Sherburne County, MN
Mille Lacs County, MN
Wright County, MN
Scott County, MN
Bayfield County, WI
Rice County, MN
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Demographics

Polk County's population is made up of 57% married, 25% single, 12% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 46%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 22%. Homeowners make up 81% of the population in Polk County.

45,128Population
3,712,020 Minneapolis Metro Area
48Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
46 Median Age
37 Minneapolis Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Polk County is $37,674. The Median Household Income is $74,142

$37,674Income Per Capita
$51,107 Minneapolis Metro Area
$74,142Median Household Income
$95,102 Minneapolis Metro Area
8% Poverty Rate
8% Minneapolis Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
3% Minneapolis Metro Area
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Amenities in Polk County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Polk County
$302,877Median Home Value
$382,508 Minneapolis Metro Area
$1,234Median Rent
$1,611 Minneapolis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Minneapolis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
19%
Home Owners
81%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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