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Overview
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Population:24,164
Pop. Change:47%
State: Minnesota
Metro Area: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
County: Sherburne County
City:Elk River
Zip Code:55330
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Elk_River, Minnesota

As of 2011, Elk River's population is 24,164 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 46.88 percent.

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The median home cost in Elk River is $218,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.19 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Elk River's cost of living is 15.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Elk River public schools spend $5,143 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 21 students per teacher in Elk River.

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The unemployment rate in Elk River is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Elk River jobs have Decreased by 0.33 percent.

Average Commute time is 30 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Elk River's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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