Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Suburb0
Minneapolis

Mounds View

#12 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Ramsey County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 42 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
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
    View Full Report Card
    Mounds View is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 12,872. Mounds View is in Ramsey County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Mounds View offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Mounds View there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Mounds View and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Mounds View are highly rated.
    About Mounds View...
    Population
    12,872

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $179,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $875
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Mounds View
    Get Rates
    • $0 Lender Fee on Home Loans Limited Time Only
    • Biggest Home Loan Sale Ever. Low interest rates. Get a quote today!
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.

    Mounds View 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
      45.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      68
      40.7
    • Robbery
      60.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      332.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,750.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      309.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Mounds View

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,184
    National
    $55,322
    Search for Jobs in Mounds View
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools

    Top Private Schools in Mounds View

    Places like Mounds View
    More

    Mounds View Reviews

    42 reviews
    All Categories
    My experience with Mounds View has been phenomenal. I like the fact that this area is very cool, calm, and collected. It is a safe environment for people of all age. Whether your a senior or a child it has a lot of diversity and great aspects for the people who live here. The people here make you feel welcome and always speak when they see you. However, what I would like to see change is the entertainment around here. There isn't a lot to do out here so something they can work on is providing more attractions for the community.
    Start Your Review of Mounds View
    Rate It!
    Mounds View is a wonderful suburb of Minneapolis! It is close to the cities (about 20 minutes to each downtown), very safe, and clean and quiet. The Mounds View school district is known for being high quality and the schools are excellent. Mounds View is very family friendly and such a great place to live! It would be nice to see more health food markets (co-ops or Whole Foods) in the area, as well as a nice splash pad!
    Although a pleasant community, the City of Mounds View imposes arbitrary regulations that are frustrating and a burden for businesses. If you are a small business owner, my recommendation would be to stay away from Mounds View and choose a city that values and is friendly toward small businesses.