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Minnetonka

#16 in Best Suburbs to Live in Minnesota
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 101 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Minnetonka is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 52,102. Minnetonka is in Hennepin County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Minnetonka offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Minnetonka there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Minnetonka and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Minnetonka are highly rated.
    About Minnetonka...
    Population
    52,102

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $315,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,287
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Minnetonka Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      20.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      196
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,258.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      57.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Minnetonka

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,672
    National
    $55,322
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    Minnetonka Reviews

    101 reviews
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    Never bored, always something to do in Minnetonka!
    If I'm in the mood for shopping, I'll head down to Ridgedale. I've been going there since I lived in Buffalo, MN. A walk along any of our lakes is a great time, unless it's below freezing, then not so fun. But plenty of winter activities to do as well!
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    Minnetonka is a safe place to live, and since I have a family, that's my most important metric. It is very expensive, and unfortunately not very diverse (dissenting opinions aren't even really tolerated). But it is safe and secure!
    Minnetonka seriously lacks economic and ethnic diversity. If you do not have a nice house with a spouse who has a nice job and a dog with a white picket fence, expect your child to struggle socially in the school system. The city is very wealthy and stuck up on all fronts. Constant competition with barbie doll moms on who volunteers the most at her kids schools while looking the best... The education is great, but diversity is SO important and they cannot provide. Not how I want to raise my child. Moving my son out of Minnetonka to St. Louis park instead.