Otsego is a medium-sized city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 23,875 people and two associated neighborhoods, Otsego is the 60th largest community in Minnesota. Much of the housing stock in Otsego was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Otsego economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Otsego, where the median household income is $119,927.00. Otsego real estate is some of the most expensive in Minnesota, although Otsego house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities, Otsego isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Otsego are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Otsego is a city of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Otsego who work in management occupations (17.83%), office and administrative support (10.59%), and sales jobs (9.16%). Also of interest is that Otsego has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Otsego telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.23% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Otsego is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Otsego’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Otsego, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.94 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. The education level of Otsego citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 39.97% of adults in Otsego have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Otsego in 2022 was $48,748, which is wealthy relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $194,992 for a family of four. Otsego is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Otsego home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Otsego residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Otsego include German, Irish, Norwegian, Swedish, and English. The most common language spoken in Otsego is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and Slavic languages.
