2019 Most Diverse Suburbs in MinnesotaAbout this List

Brooklyn Center

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 57 reviews

Current Resident: I have been living in Brooklyn Center for the better part of a year, and I love the city. The people are great, the view is spectacular, and other than the construction that seems to never end, it is a wonderful place to live. Everything that you want or need is close by, you don't have to drive far to get a good burger!
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• B+

• B-

• A+

• 30,885 Population

Brooklyn Park

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 166 reviews

Current Resident: Brooklyn Park Minnesota has miles of walking, biking and running trails! We have numerous parks and a great sense of community. There are so many activities to do in Brooklyn Park! If we had more family restaurants, Brooklyn Park would see a lot of business from its residents.
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• A-

• B+

• A+

• 79,462 Population

Hopkins

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 32 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Hopkins for four years and I'm absolutely in love with this city. Mainstreet is so quaint yet Lively. I love that I can walk everywhere and everyone here is so friendly!
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• A

• A

• A+

• 18,217 Population

Columbia Heights

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 54 reviews

Current Resident: In my experience, Columbia Heights is a great neighborhood. The community is very diverse and it offers many opportunities or getting involved. The high school has several ties to the community through volunteer based programs such as National Honor Society and KEY Club. The residents of Columbia Heights are very supportive of each other and will stand strong together whether they be faced with intolerant people on the school board, or protests against a school referendum that will do the students a lot of good. The properties are all great and the school district is superb.
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• B+

• B-

• A

• 19,823 Population

Richfield

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 58 reviews

Current Resident: It's a wonderful place! The people nearby are all very kind, it's very close to amenities of all kinds, such as the Mall of America, tons of restaurants and entertainment venues, and the like.
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• A-

• C+

• A

• 35,993 Population

Maplewood

• Suburb of St. Paul, MN
• 68 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Maplewood all my life, and I love it here! It's a beautiful suburb that successfully captures the Minnesota-nice vibe. The only drawback I've noticed is that my family as well as a next-door neighbor have each experienced a robbery in the past few years. They were both moderate at most.
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• A-

• B

• A

• 40,127 Population

West St. Paul

• Suburb of St. Paul, MN
• 28 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in West Saint Paul my whole life. It has been a good place to grow up. I have met a lot of very nice people and everyone is very nice. I like West Saint Paul because it has a decent amount of variety for the people that lives there. There are a variety of different stores to suit everyone's needs and preferences. I like that everything is fairy close by so going to stores is not a time sucker. I also like the variety of food places that they offer. Like the stores, the food places have a array of different options. I like the overall diversity of places that West Saint Paul has. One thing I would like to see West Saint Paul change would be the safety of Robert Street. They have recently redone the street but there are still a few safety hazards.
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• A

• A+

• A

• 19,750 Population

Fridley

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 55 reviews

Current Resident: It's quiet and clean! The neighborhood feels very safe, there is a strong police presence. You always see them driving around and hanging out in public spaces.
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• A-

• B

• A

• 27,573 Population

New Hope

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 54 reviews

Current Resident: Bring more life to New Hope with better commute times and more job opportunities for those who live there. The bussing is terrible for people who don't have access to a car, leaving your life limited. Busses run every hour and also stop running early and don't run on weekends. There's not many job opportunities in the area either, it leaves you to rely on Crystal shopping center where most jobs don't pay decently or aren't hiring. There's not many affordable places to have fun either. There's a few bars around but for kids and people who aren't into that scene much there's not much else to offer. There's not even a decent movie theater in the area.
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• B+

• B-

• A

• 20,909 Population

Little Canada

• Suburb of St. Paul, MN
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Little Canada all my life and it is a great place to grow up. It is very family-friendly with many parks and playgrounds. It is within easy driving distance (~20 minutes) from both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. I do wish there were more sidewalks on the busier streets.
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• A-

• B+

• A

• 10,321 Population

Jackson Township

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 2 reviews

• B+

• B+

• A

• 1,691 Population

Lauderdale

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: I like how Lauderdale is a quiet clean neighborhood, the presence of the U of M agriculture campus nearby makes it full of beautiful long green spaces. It is bike friendly and there are a few parks nearby. Apartments are cheaper, and the area is kind of in the middle, close to downtown Minneapolis, Rosedale Mall, and Grand Ave.
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• A-

• A

• 2,501 Population

Burnsville

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 160 reviews

Current Resident: Burnsville is a very diverse community! We love our neighbors dearly and feel that our community is a great place to live. The schools are also pretty good, but not in comparison to the nearby schools. We don’t have a very good nightlife, but the community is very family-friendly besides not having a community swimming pool:-/
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• A

• 61,302 Population

Falcon Heights

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Falcon Heights is a cozy small-town feel in between the two big cities. With that warm neighborhood allure, it still comes with everything you need from shops to restaurants! I have lived from city-to-city between Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and Falcon Heights has been for sure my favorite. I plan to stay here for a long while.
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• A+

• A-

• A

• 5,560 Population

Bloomington

• Town in Minnesota
• 195 reviews

Current Resident: I grew up in Bloomington and have lived there for most of my life. It was a wonderful town to grow up in. It's very centrally located- with the airport, Mall of America, and many different delicious restaurants. It is very easy to go between towns. There are many restaurants for lunch/ dinner, drinks, coffee shops, supermarkets, co-ops, etc. The Bloomington farmers market is one of my favorite spots! There are also many activities around Bloomington. There are tons of parks where they host events (4th of July fireworks, neighborhood picnics). Bush Lake beach is always fun. They show movies at parks around the neighborhood. There are art museums and theatres nearby. All in all, a very lovely place to live.
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• A-

• 85,417 Population

Bayport

• Suburb of St. Paul, MN

• A

• A

• A-

• 3,688 Population

Shakopee

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 113 reviews

Current Resident: I have been living in Shakopee my whole life and I like Shakopee. There are many things to do, whether its the summer or the winter. During the summer, there is Valleyfair, Canterbury, and multiple lakes within a 5-mile radius. Then during the winter, there is ice fishing, Mystic Lake Casino, and ice skating on the lake. The only thing I would change about Shakopee, Minnesota is the options of food in the city. We have all the regular places to eat like Applebees and McDonalds, but there are no specialty restaurants. I would add a new restaurant that isn't a chain and only has a few locations. On the other hand, there are multiple things to do and overall I like living in Shakopee, Minnesota.
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• B+

• A-

• 40,024 Population

North St. Paul

• Suburb of St. Paul, MN
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: The city still has a lot of older residents and has been this way for a while. There are more younger residents living here now than there used to be. The City does try to be more concerned about the environment than most small cities with having bike lanes and a wind turbine. I like that the City is nearby several highways and isn't far from Saint Paul or Minneapolis.
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• B-

• A-

• 12,241 Population

Crystal

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 58 reviews

Current Resident: I absolutely love my town and my neighbors! I have neighbors that welcomed me in with cupcakes and are extremely friendly. The houses in my community are much more affordable than most of the communities in the area. There are a lot of great resources and stores near by, along with beautiful lakes and scenery. I wish we had more quality trails and sidewalks though. We have many great parks but they could use updating. Most of the roads are well cared for but there are some that could use some work. The schools in the area have been improving tremendously and their are more and more quality academy's popping up each year.
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• B+

• C+

• A-

• 22,910 Population

Robbinsdale

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 39 reviews

Current Resident: A very quaint suburb with just the perfect distance from the more claustrophobic areas near downtown and the open spaces of not-too-distant farmland. There's a very nice min-downtown area with basic shops, gyms, and a few high-profile restaurants (Pig Ate My Pizza being a hot ticket) and very nice locally-owned businesses (I really enjoy going to Video Universe for their selection and staff). There's decent-sized houses and friendly neighbors all around, and many close parks, such as Sanborn (and two others within walking distance of my house). A very nice neighborhood.
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• C+

• A-

• 14,446 Population

Roseville

• Suburb of St. Paul, MN
• 82 reviews

Current Resident: Roseville is very quiet and residential. I live in an apartment complex here and feel safe. It seems like a great place to raise a family (and I see tons of families around). It has some cute parks and nice areas to walk through, especially if you have a dog. It's also fairly close to Como Park. The Rosedale mall is nearby, which has some decent food options, but there are other restaurants around the area. There's no nightlife here (go to the city). This isn't a good place to live if you rely on public transportation either, but if you have a car, it doesn't matter much.
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• A-

• 35,624 Population

Mounds View

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 42 reviews

Current Resident: 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.
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• 12,872 Population

Spring Lake Park

• Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: Spring Lake Park is a quiet suburb of Minneapolis that offers plenty of housing with friendly neighborhoods. It's an area where you get to know your neighbors and as neighbors, look out for each other.
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• B+

• B

• A-

• 6,535 Population

South St. Paul

• Suburb of St. Paul, MN
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: South Saint Paul is a wonderful place to live, there is a little bit of everything to do. Some of my most favorite parks lie right within this suburb off the Great Mississippi. Such as the Great River Trail that is a biking/hiking path running right alone the Mississippi, it brings you right into downtown St Paul near a Caribou Coffee which is perfect for grabbing a cup of your favorite coffee. There is also a Dog Park for our little friends right off Concord on it's own little Island. As if that's not enough there is golf courses and Frisbee golf courses. There is even an archery range. If you're feeling hungry there is the local Sunlight Restaurant which that average meal runs between $5-$7, very affordable. In the summer time Southview Blvd is closed off for the On the Road Again annual festival which has petting zoo's, arts & crafts for sale, and much more. South Saint Paul has a little bit of everything for every type of person. It is definitely a great place to live.
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• B+

• B

• A-

• 20,280 Population

Eagan

• Town in Minnesota
• 144 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Eagan my entire life and have seen tremendous growth in the city! I really like that it has just about everything you could need in terms of shopping, restaurants, schools, and recreation. It is also only about 5-10 min away from MOA, which is a plus! They just recently built their own outlet mall, which is beautiful. Besides shopping, they have activities for people who enjoy other things. Lebanon hills park is located in Eagan. It is a HUGE park and an absolutely beautiful place where you can hike, run, walk, swim, paddle board, ski, and much more. Eagan also has bowling, water parks, and yoga studios. One thing I would like to see improve about Eagan is their library- it is very small compared to some other libraries and not very many quiet rooms to go and study. Overall, I love Eagan!
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• 66,102 Population