Best Suburbs to Live in Minnesota

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Best suburbs to live in Minnesota

Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its . Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.

In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are and new headquarters in less urban areas.

compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Minnesota using data from Niche's . Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.

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#30. Wayzata, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 1,301
- Population: 4,365
- Median household income: $118,456
- Median home value: $935,500 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,523 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Wayzata High School (grade A+), Orono Senior High School (grade A+), North Woods Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#29. Mounds View, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 1,259
- Population: 13,100
- Median household income: $89,358
- Median home value: $273,300 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,174 (33% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A), Great River School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+), Minnehaha Academy (grade A+)

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#28. Orono, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 1,221
- Population: 8,223
- Median household income: $173,209
- Median home value: $874,500 (92% own)
- Median rent: $1,638 (8% rent)
- Top public schools: Wayzata High School (grade A+), Minnetonka Senior High School (grade A+), Orono Senior High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#27. Stillwater, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 1,220
- Population: 19,316
- Median household income: $107,986
- Median home value: $382,900 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,449 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Math & Science Academy (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower School (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), New Life Academy (grade A), Liberty Classical Academy (grade A)

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#26. Dellwood, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 1,137
- Population: 1,228
- Median household income: $216,000
- Median home value: $729,000 (96% own)
- Median rent: $1,333 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower School (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Middle School (grade A), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Liberty Classical Academy (grade A), Hill-Murray School (grade A minus)

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#25. Maple Grove, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 1,079
- Population: 70,110
- Median household income: $127,001
- Median home value: $379,800 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,768 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Wayzata High School (grade A+), North Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Kimberly Lane Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#24. Rosemount, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 1,060
- Population: 25,993
- Median household income: $127,252
- Median home value: $378,500 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,521 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Math & Science Academy (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Cretin-Derham Hall (grade A+), Academy of Holy Angels (grade A+), Saint Thomas Academy (grade A)

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#23. Lakeville, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 1,057
- Population: 70,696
- Median household income: $129,069
- Median home value: $395,900 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,623 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A), Cherry View Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Academy of Holy Angels (grade A+), Saint Thomas Academy (grade A), Visitation School (grade A)

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#22. North Oaks, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 1,013
- Population: 5,193
- Median household income: $235,714
- Median home value: $714,600 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,112 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A), Mounds View High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Cretin-Derham Hall (grade A+), Al-Amal School (grade A+)

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#21. Lake Elmo, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 960
- Population: 11,861
- Median household income: $158,269
- Median home value: $546,700 (92% own)
- Median rent: $1,189 (8% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Math & Science Academy (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Cretin-Derham Hall (grade A+)

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#20. New Brighton, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 952
- Population: 23,141
- Median household income: $84,707
- Median home value: $333,300 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,245 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Meadow Ridge Elementary School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#19. Deephaven, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 927
- Population: 3,852
- Median household income: $164,149
- Median home value: $791,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,121 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Minnetonka Senior High School (grade A+), North Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Minnetonka Middle School East (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#18. Roseville, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 815
- Population: 36,066
- Median household income: $87,702
- Median home value: $318,400 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,250 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A), Mounds View High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+)

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#17. Golden Valley, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 772
- Population: 22,142
- Median household income: $110,026
- Median home value: $381,400 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,589 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: North Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Meadow Ridge Elementary School (grade A+), Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+)

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#16. Chanhassen, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 757
- Population: 25,868
- Median household income: $131,633
- Median home value: $488,000 (87% own)
- Median rent: $1,706 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Minnetonka Senior High School (grade A+), Meadow Ridge Elementary School (grade A+), Excelsior Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#15. Woodbury, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 667
- Population: 75,549
- Median household income: $125,097
- Median home value: $409,900 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,767 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Math & Science Academy (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Cretin-Derham Hall (grade A+)

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#14. Shorewood, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 647
- Population: 7,722
- Median household income: $163,525
- Median home value: $643,300 (94% own)
- Median rent: $1,707 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: Wayzata High School (grade A+), Minnetonka Senior High School (grade A+), North Woods Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#13. St. Anthony, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 630
- Population: 9,332
- Median household income: $91,955
- Median home value: $350,300 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,297 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A), Great River School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+)

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#12. St. Louis Park, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 590
- Population: 49,500
- Median household income: $94,263
- Median home value: $357,900 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,504 (41% rent)
- Top public schools: North Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Meadow Ridge Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+)

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#11. Eagan, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 490
- Population: 68,262
- Median household income: $104,101
- Median home value: $362,200 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,490 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Eastview Senior High School (grade A+), Math & Science Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+)

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#10. Arden Hills, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 484
- Population: 9,805
- Median household income: $121,978
- Median home value: $394,600 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,891 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A), Mounds View High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#9. Minnetonka, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 363
- Population: 53,529
- Median household income: $114,867
- Median home value: $430,800 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,673 (28% rent)
- Top public schools: Wayzata High School (grade A+), Minnetonka Senior High School (grade A+), North Woods Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#8. Plymouth, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 316
- Population: 79,918
- Median household income: $130,131
- Median home value: $447,600 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,625 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Wayzata High School (grade A+), Orono Senior High School (grade A+), North Woods Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#7. Edina, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 298
- Population: 53,037
- Median household income: $125,506
- Median home value: $601,700 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,700 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Eden Prairie Senior High School (grade A+), North Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Edina Senior High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+)

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#6. Shoreview, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 276
- Population: 26,846
- Median household income: $106,153
- Median home value: $349,300 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,404 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper School (grade A), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#5. Mendota Heights, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 224
- Population: 11,642
- Median household income: $129,800
- Median home value: $477,900 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,268 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Math & Science Academy (grade A+), Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School (grade A)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+)

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#4. Medina, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 203
- Population: 6,746
- Median household income: $202,153
- Median home value: $679,900 (92% own)
- Median rent: $1,211 (8% rent)
- Top public schools: Wayzata High School (grade A+), Orono Senior High School (grade A+), North Woods Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#3. Eden Prairie, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 91
- Population: 63,623
- Median household income: $129,345
- Median home value: $442,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,731 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Eden Prairie Senior High School (grade A+), Minnetonka Senior High School (grade A+), North Woods Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: The International School of Minnesota (grade A+), St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), The Blake School (grade A+)

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#2. Lauderdale, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 87
- Population: 2,454
- Median household income: $73,931
- Median home value: $274,700 (52% own)
- Median rent: $1,288 (48% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A), Great River School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

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#1. Falcon Heights, Minnesota

- Overall Rank: 86
- Population: 5,232
- Median household income: $87,750
- Median home value: $351,500 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,162 (39% rent)
- Top public schools: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (grade A+), Nova Classical Academy Lower School (grade A), Great River School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Paul Academy and Summit School (grade A+), Mounds Park Academy (grade A+), Breck School (grade A+)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.

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