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Otsego, MN: Quieter Option to Suburbs User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Otsego, Minnesota is located an hour or so northwest of the twin cities region. It boasts an excellent public school system with a low student to teacher ratio. The housing in the area is excellent, with low home prices and reasonable property taxes. Jobs are easier to come buy w ...Read More ith major corporate centers being within a reasonable commuting distance.

The weather in Otsego is comparable to that of the rest of Minnesota and the Midwest. Winters can be quite cold with a lot of precipitation, and summers can be very hot and humid. It is also worth mentioning for potential homebuyers that Otsego is located near tornado alley and is subject to potential tornadoes during the spring and summer seasons.

Overall, Otsego is a great place to raise a family and is an excellent option for anyone looking to settle down in a city that isn't too far from more urban locations like Minneapolis, but still has quaint small-town charm that is ideal for any family-centered community. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Otsego? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Zimmer Farm Park Plaground
      Zimmer Farm Park Playground
      Zimmer Farm Park Playground
      Zimmer Farm Park
      Beaudry Meadows Park
      Beaudry Meadows Park Playground
      Linfield Park
      Linfield Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Sherburne County Fairgrounds
      St. Michael Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Taco John's
      Five Guys
      One-Fifty-Two Club
      Geez Sports Bar & Grill
      Neighbors Eatery and Saloon
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Culver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Otsego? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Otsego.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Otsego? The cost of living in Otsego is 113/100 - which is 14% higher than Minnesota.
      Otsego
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Otsego? Otsego crime rates are 1,361, which are 31% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      1,361 per 100k people

      40% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 74

      40% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -41%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Otsego? The median income in Otsego is $110,833 which is 75% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $110,833100% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,70230% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      64% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Otsego a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Otsego home prices? Otsego home prices are $282,500 - which is 48% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $282,50053% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,38646% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      95%

      49% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Otsego have good schools? The Otsego graduation rate is 92% - which is 3% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      29% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      33% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Otsego a good place to live? Otsego has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      99%

      1 total surveys

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