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Mankato, MN vs Red Wing, MN

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Are people in Red Wing older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Red Wing is 15.7 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Red Wing or Mankato?
- Red Wing housing costs are 7.2% less expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Red Wing or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Red Wing is 5.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Mankato.

Things to do in Mankato?
Mankato, Minnesota lies within Blue Earth county giving residents access to culture attractions ranging from Giant Owl Theatre to Mankato Civic Center along with recreation centers like Mount Kato Ski Area.

Things to do in Red Wing?
Red Wing is a thriving rural community located atop bluffs overlooking Mississippi River offering numerous amenities like museums, music venues and art galleries while giving visitors beautiful vistas from Garvin Heights lookout point or plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities with boating at Bay Point Park & Marina among them.

 Mankato, MNRed Wing, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,596329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mankato    4 Reviews

Mankato, MN is a small community that has some nice features (small concerts, theatre, parks, etc.) but unfortunately every time you turn around there is a new social  More

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It depends on what your view of culture is. For a city of about 60,000 it does have SOME. You need to look to find it. Start at Minnesota State, from national  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Red Wing    6 Reviews

Red Wing is a small town located equidistant between the Twin Cities and Rochester and is situated on the Mississippi river. Much of the big city culture of Minneapolis  More

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Over 12 years ago

Red Wing is a pretty town along the river. It does have some things outsiders need to be aware of if you take the plunge. The town is OLD, as in the citizens. If  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a very nice town on the Missippi but too cold in winter---hot & humid in summer but a great spring & fall. If you like the changing seasons, it's ideal.  More

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