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Today, Orono
covers 24 1/2 square miles in Western Hennepin County. It continues
to draw people in search of a rural way of life. It is prestigious
community, with large, wooded lakeshore lots and estates.
Orono officials say that preserving the beauty and allure of the
community is dependent on careful management of its most significant
resource: Lake Minnetonka, the area's largest lake, covering 21 1/2
square miles.
Because the lake is replenished from precipitation, not spring or a
river, it is very sensitive to pollutants. Orono residents and
planners adhere to a comprehensive plan that seeks to preserve a
rural quality and to maintain an ecological balance on land and
lakeshore.
It's residential development philosophy is one of slow growth and
low density. Besides Lake Minnetonka, Orono has five small lakes
that also provide waterfront property. In fact, about half of Orono
is open water or marshland.
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About The City of Orono |
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Population: |
7547 |
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Land Area: |
16.1 square miles |
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Median Income: |
$98,763 |
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Average Age: |
37.7 |
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Median Housing Value: |
$227,300 |
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School District: |
Orono - 278
Wayzata School District - 284
Westonka School District - 277
Minnetonka Schools |
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Parks: |
15
parks
Baker Park
Noerenberg Memorial Park
Big Island Nature Area |
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Neighborhood Information
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