Here Are The 10 Best Places To Live In Minnesota…And Why
By Jo Magliocco|Published December 16, 2015
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Jo Magliocco
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Minnesota staff writer for Only in Your State and owner of Minnesota blog NorthGuide.co, I'm a Minneapolis transplant who loves my cats, camera, and local coffee. On the weekends I'm usually exploring the North Shore or making my way through the list of Minnesota's State Parks. Want to talk about MN or ask me a question? Tweet me @sotafiedjo!
Minnesota is an amazing place to live, and we have some of America’s star towns and cities with top rankings for safety, education, coolness, and overall livability. From the cities to the suburbs to the small towns across the state, here are some of the best places to live in Minnesota. We searched the national and state rankings to find you the most livable MN towns and cities, and those that are also top ranked in areas like safety, education, and affordability. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s bound to be a place on this list that would make you a fantastic home!
Ranked #7 in the nation by Money Magazine for Best Places to Live in 2015, Chanhassen gets top rankings for job growth, affordable homes, and beautiful scenery. They also have some of the best ranked schools in the state. Congratulations, Chanhassen!
Rosemount made #12 on the same Money Magazine list, and are top rated for kids because of their top ranked schools and parks, not to mention their great libraries!
Minneapolis is nationally ranked in health and livability, and listed in Money Magazines 5 best places in the US for outdoor lovers! There's something for everyone in this cultural center with art, theater and music that rival even New York City.
Greenwood is ranked #1 in livability in the entire state by areavibes.com due to low crime, high levels of education and employment, and close amenities. It only took a hit when it comes to high cost of overall living.
Ranked #1 in the nation by Money Magazine for being the best place for well-rounded retirement, Northfield is a phenomenal small town with 2 colleges, beautiful scenery, and a thriving local business community.
#2 in the state for best schools, and #15 on Money Magazine's Best Places To Live list, Edina has a great job market, phenomenal parks, and obviously amazing schools. It is the perfect place to start planning your family.
Hibbing topped our list of safest places to live, and it doesn't get much better than that. The low crime rates of Hibbing actually boosted it to the #4 spot for safest places to live in the entire nation!
You can't beat America's coolest small town. It's consistently ranked among Minnesota's most beautiful places, favorite vacation spots, and best places to retire. It's the perfect place to get away from the craziness of the Metro area and enjoy the unbridled beauty of the North Shore.
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