2023 Best Places for Young Professionals in Minnesota

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

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• Population 1,543

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: It is a super nice neighborhood, and I have been here for 8 years. However, a lot more luxury housing is going up and overall, a lot of us low to middle class income residents are being pushed out due to the increase in rent (even in buildings that have not be renovated).... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 6,192

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: I own a house here. It's a great neighborhood overall, very walkable, lots of good restaurants and shopping, and a relatively active neighborhood watch/social group. I'm a 5'2" woman and I have never felt unsafe walking or using transit here, my only complaint is sometimes it can get loud after bar close.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 7,864

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: Tree-lined streets, well-maintained houses, interesting mix of residents, waking distance to restaurants and supermarkets, make Lowry Hill my favorite neighborhood in Minneapolis.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 4,449

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: I currently live & work in the North Loop and love the walkability of the neighborhood - bars, restaurants, breweries, entertainment, coffee shops, it's all walkable & great for hosting out of town guests. There are a lot of young people in the area and it's always bustling at night and on weekends. I also love how close it is to the river and the walking/biking trails. That being said, living here comes at a premium and definitely isn't affordable, especially for the aesthetic warehouse-style apartments & condos (though there are lots of options and some super unique units, with great views of downtown). The area definitely feels safer than downtown, but crime has been on the rise recently.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 7,178

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: Quiet with fun things to do! Proximity to the lakes and nightlife is great! Love living in this neighborhood.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 6,661

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: Loring Park is not a friendly community. I haven't figured out why. But, if you like a variety of eaterys, then there's plenty of night life, restaurants and coffee shops. The lifestyle is good, and caters to those that have jobs, cultural, education and a pet friendly environment. This area is great if you need to ride the bus, not too congested for street parking yet shops and stores are close if you prefer to walk. The community is best for single adults or those with no children. But, daycare and middle schools are postioned conviently avaliable for those individuals with families. A safe place to reside with a diversity of ethnicity throughout neighborhood. I like living here in the center of cultural, arts, and theater. To me its the best of city living.... Read 22 reviews

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• Population 8,044

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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• Population 2,271

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: Nicollet island is historical gem hidden in plain sight on the Mississippi River crowned by the Grain Belt Brewery sign that's been there lighting up the Hennepin Avenue bridge for many many years. Surrounded by parks and water with Downtown Minneapolis is just across the bridge. If you like a quiet place to enjoy a walk hit the trails on the island and enjoy some nature. We've seen everything from deer to eagles and heck there's even several fox dens on this floating rock. The people of the island are mostly old school artsy types It's sort of the odd ball of the bunch. There is everything from an old movie theater on St. Anthony Main which leads to the stone arch bridge that's been converted to a pedestrian walkway and bike path with St. Anthony falls flowing below it. Somewhere between tomorrow and yesterday on the only populated island along the upper Mississippi River. I love calling this unique place my home.... Read 1 review

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• Neighborhood in St. Paul, MN

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Former Resident: Without a doubt, probably one of the nicer (if not the nicest) neighborhood you could live in if you want to live right in the Cities. Having first lived on Grand after graduating from nearby UST, I can say with confidence that I quite enjoyed all that it had to offer from the wide variety of bars and restaurants, amongst plenty of other things nearby. Also, the proximity to downtown St. Paul can't be beat!... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 7,640

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: What a beautiful neighborhood! Typically very quiet and nice open streets with lots of parking. Some of the homeowning residents seem to look down on renters, and I've noticed that it's mostly white. So people of color likely don't feel as welcome here. Some weird stuff has been happening recently (break-ins, bike thefts, people hanging out in our back parking lot), but I think it's due to the unrest sweeping Minneapolis and the entire country this year.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 3,563

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: Whittier is my favorite neighborhood in the city. It's got great food options, and I love that it's managed to maintain ethnic diversity (so far), even as high-end amenities have moved in. The mix of housing options is also impressive. It's not unusual to see low rise apartments across the street from literal mansions around here. It's also very conveniently located. I can walk to the indy theaters in Uptown, and it's a quick bus ride to downtown and st. louis park for errands. It's half an hour to my favorite south mpls venues (like the parkway and trylon), and under 20 minutes if I bike. Speaking of biking, Whitter is perfect for bikers. It's super flat, and connects to a ton of major bike lanes, including the Greenway. The recent rise of condos on Nicollet has me a little worried for the future of the neighborhood, but the encroachment seems to be pretty slow. I'm hoping for another good decade before we get overrun with shiny rich kid boxes like Uptown.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 13,078

• Neighborhood in St. Paul, MN

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  Rating 4 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: Hidden gem on the border of St. Paul/Minneapolis. Super safe, unique streets, and small businesses. Only thing that could be better is more diversity.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 7,326

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  34 reviews

Current Resident: Marcy Holmes is a very family friendly neighborhood. It is a central location including walking distances to local elementary schools, grocery stores as well as numerous parks!... Read 34 reviews

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• Population 7,608

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  Rating 3.12 out of 5  25 reviews

Current Resident: I love Steven's Square, everybody is very friendly and helpful. One person even left a VW emblem for me on my car that I was missing from one of my hubcaps.... Read 25 reviews

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• Population 3,224

• Neighborhood in St. Paul, MN

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  Rating 3.46 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: I'm a St. Paul native. When I was ready to buy my first home in 2014, I made a bee-line to Cathedral Hill! Historic homes, walking distance to grocery stores and great dining, and 5 minutes to I94 and 35E gets you anywhere in the metro in 20 minutes or less. In spite of being right in the heart of St. Paul, people form close bonds with their neighbors.... Read 13 reviews

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• Population 15,568

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Seward is a creative, close community. We have high NNO attendance and are very eco-friendly minded. We are the people biking to work, running marathons, and engaging in local activism. Seward's always been pretty safe, but there has been an uptick in crime post riots. But, even as safety has decreased, neighbors look out for one another and can be counted on in times of need. We're a healthy and engaged community that welcomes new people. We welcome diversity and prioritize the well-being of ourselves and our neighbors and our climate.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 7,926

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: I love the walkability of this neighborhood - restaurants, the hardware store, weekly farmers market, parks, etc. It really does feel like we have it all! Neighbors are all nice and there are convenient bike lanes and bus routes to boot.... Read 12 reviews

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• Population 7,601

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Former Resident: Nice area, lots of students but mostly quiet. Good public transportation, with buses stopping frequently.... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 4,518

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: Great diverse neighborhood near downtown and several major highways. Nice parks. Still fairly affordable for downtown. Has a few walking-distance restaurants, but it would be nice to have more.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 4,244

• Neighborhood in St. Paul, MN

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  35 reviews

Current Resident: Very nice place to raise a family or go to school, lots of neighborhood life and colleges surrounding. Close to the larger cities but more suburban--easy to get to a large sporting event or concert without being in the middle of the chaos. Walkable and bikeable area, very friendly towards pedestrians.... Read 35 reviews

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• Population 16,310

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  39 reviews

Niche User: The area feels really safe, police are usually visible patrolling. My friend got mugged walking home from work late one night but it was really unexpected because of how safe the area usually is.... Read 39 reviews

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• Population 13,574

• City in Minnesota

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  689 reviews

Current Resident: I just recently moved here and I do like it. The city is quite loud meaning that there's people walking, cars driving and stuck in traffic. Nightlife, is quite loud when college student are going out for a concert or party. Many business opportunity here therefore plenty of jobs to find. However, if not being very careful, a lot of criminal activity could potentially happened and have to be safe and secure. The downside of being safe and secure would perhaps be the extra charged fee such as parking garage and paying it monthly. Some places is quite high and as a graduate student, it could be hard to apply for that. Meaning that the risk of parking in the streets is high and so as criminal activity if not safe and secure. Overall, the city is great!... Read 689 reviews

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