2019 Best Counties to Live in MinnesotaAbout this List

Hennepin County

• County in Minnesota
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: It is a great place to live! Within walking distance of many different activities. The one thing I do not like is the snow emergency system. I was under the impression that cars would be towed if they were parked on the wrong streets for certain days. However, I have only seen them plow around those cars leaving a mess where the cars were parked. Also, when they plow the main streets that first day of the emergency they tend to block off my side street with a wall of snow. Very inconvenient since those are the only streets we are supposed to park on that first day.
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• A+

• A

• 1,224,763 Population

Carver County

• County in Minnesota
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: My family moved here over twenty years ago, back when it was nearly all farmland! As the years went by, and as it became more and more urbanized, it has become a major place to live within Minnesota. Something new is always being built, yet it still has the surrounding towns have the "small town" feel to them. Although it is becoming very expensive to live there, Carver County is full of future potential for both domestic and industrial atmospheres!
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• A+

• A+

• 98,799 Population

Olmsted County

• County in Minnesota
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Olmsted County has a great transportation system, a low crime rate, and great medical care.

The county has a good atmosphere with a couple small towns and the "just the right size" city of Rochester.
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• A+

• A

• 151,685 Population

Dakota County

• County in Minnesota
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: Everyone in the Dakota county buildings are always so helpful. The librarians have helped me countless times finding specific books for papers I have to write. I would like to see the public school system broaden class options. There are some high schools that only have one or two options for studying a different language. Students should have the opportunity and resources to become a well rounded student and person.
Read 5 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 414,655 Population

Washington County

• County in Minnesota
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: Living here my whole life, my parents have been here for 22 years and they haven't been able to leave this area because we love it so much and have become so used to living here. This county has everything you need and is also a safe environment to live in.
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• A+

• A

• 250,979 Population

Ramsey County

• County in Minnesota
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: Great place to live! I have lived in Ramsey county for three years and absoulty love it. The area by the University of St. Thomas and Grand Avenue is full of bars and restaurants, museums, shopping, and literally anything you can think of.
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• A+

• B+

• 537,893 Population

Scott County

• County in Minnesota

• A

• A

• 141,463 Population

Nicollet County

• County in Minnesota

• A

• A

• 33,477 Population

Stevens County

• County in Minnesota

• A

• A

• 9,759 Population

Cook County

• County in Minnesota
• 1 review

• A

• C+

• 5,270 Population

Clay County

• County in Minnesota

• A-

• B+

• 62,040 Population

Wright County

• County in Minnesota
• 27 reviews

Current Resident: Fun, safe and accessible environment to live in. Plenty of parks for families and developments to keep business local.
Read 27 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 131,130 Population

Blue Earth County

• County in Minnesota

• A-

• A-

• 65,767 Population

Winona County

• County in Minnesota
• 9 reviews

Works Here: I love that they redid the levee area. I think it is more family oriented and now this summer their is an event where there are vendors and you can learn more about your community!
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• A-

• B

• 50,992 Population

Anoka County

• County in Minnesota
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: I like living in Anoka County. The people are friendly, and there are a lot of restaurant and things to do. If I could change one thing, it would be that during the winter, the snow plows could do a somewhat better job on keeping the roads clear. I understand that sometimes it is impossible to get everything, but even just laying down some salt to break up the ice would make the road conditions in our harsh Minnesota winters a lot better.
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• A-

• B+

• 344,861 Population

Rock County

• County in Minnesota

• A-

• B+

• 9,433 Population

Stearns County

• County in Minnesota

• A-

• B+

• 155,300 Population

Norman County

• County in Minnesota

• A-

• B

• 6,589 Population

Lyon County

• County in Minnesota
• 1 review

Current Resident: I moved here from Pittsburgh just last year. Although the town is very small, I love every aspect of it. People here are very friendly. Marshall High School is also a great school. I have amazing teachers and friends from here.
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• A-

• A-

• 25,789 Population

Lake County

• County in Minnesota

• A-

• B+

• 10,578 Population

Marshall County

• County in Minnesota

• B+

• B+

• 9,397 Population

St. Louis County

• County in Minnesota
• 10 reviews

Niche User: Living and traveling in Minnesota is great and there beauty all across it. I have traveled from the northern trees for such as the Superior National Forest to the plains of the southwest and I enjoy ever minute of it
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• B+

• B+

• 200,294 Population

Sherburne County

• County in Minnesota

• B+

• B+

• 92,024 Population

Cottonwood County

• County in Minnesota

• B+

• B+

• 11,437 Population

Roseau County

• County in Minnesota

• B+

• A-

• 15,537 Population