2023 Safe Neighborhoods in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

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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 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

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  54 reviews

Current Resident: This is a very nice neighborhood. There are many opportunities for entertainment for all ages, and further entertainment is easily accessible via metrotransit.... Read 54 reviews

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• Population 16,929

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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 3.88 out of 5  26 reviews

Current Resident: Pros -Como Park! Plenty of recreation -Nestled between Mpls & StP -#3 Bus connects Mpls & StP -Protected bike path to the UofM <west & east> to Lake Phalen -Fewer lawns each year Cons: -Essentially a suburb; extremely low density. Few walkable shops. Nothing practical (grocery, post office, library, etc). We have 5 restaurants (3/5 are burger & fry joints), and 1 amazing coffee shop but no indoor seating. - Single-family zoned; little room for growth. - Car dependent; loud & polluted with exhaust, especially at the park - Only one protected bike path, no safe bike infra connecting N<>S - #83 Bus connecting N<>S has limited schedule - Lacks in diversity, culture & personality. Have you seen Pleasantville? While Como lacks in density, diversity and walkability, it exceeds in recreation opportunity! Whether it's the right neighborhood for you depends on your lifestyle. I personally prefer the freedom of walkability. When that happens (crossing my fingers), I'll give it 5/5 stars.... Read 26 reviews

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• Population 18,465

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  17 reviews

Current Resident: Generally friendly neighborhood, great accessibility, plenty of chain restaurants and the like. The neighborhood is currently undergoing a giant makeover, so we will see if it can keep its charm despite obvious gentrification.... Read 17 reviews

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• Population 11,437

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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

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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

• 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 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 4.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: Lynnhurst is walkable, close to Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Creek and the extensive Minneapolis trail network. Excellent bike shops, coffee shops, and restaurants. Public schools are among the best in Minnesota.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 6,930

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Altho I love my Fulton home and the 1920’s architecture when we purchased it 10 years ago, this is rapidly changing, as remodelers and big construction move in and replace the once, very cozy Bungalow and Tudor style homes with these hideous, big-boxy ones, that have zero charm, and easily tower over their historic neighbors’ homes....or what’s left of them anyway. Secondly, with the continuing rise of robberies, mostly involving car break-in’s, smashing of car windows when necessary, and now the huge increase of stolen packages, brazenly grabbed right off folks front steps, Fulton is rapidly losing its appeal, at least for me. It doesn’t help morale that the police for our district 5, rarely show a presence in our neighborhood either, let alone investigate the above referenced crimes. We are not the squeaky wheel, so we don’t get much police coverage, even though we pay our taxes to live in decent and safe neighborhoods of our choice, too!... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 8,284

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: Great place to raise a family! Lots of parks...local places to wine and dine...right near the creek.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 1,989

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  12 reviews

Niche User: It's pretty clean, need fixing on the street lights though.... Read 12 reviews

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• Population 3,629

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  Rating 3.47 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in this neighborhood. We are truly a community full of awesome neighbors and even a Facebook group! I always feel safe. We are so close to the major interstates that it is so easy to get anywhere. In addition, our location is close to a lot of awesome local treasures.... Read 19 reviews

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• Population 10,059

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  26 reviews

Current Resident: This neighborhood is very beautiful and quaint. It is located near multiple lakes and has multiple little parks and coffee shops. It is a great neighborhood for anyone with a family or with pets. This area is close enough to the cities to make the commute to a city job breezy or an Uber from a concert cheap. I would consider the downside of this neighborhood to be the lack of diversity and the abundance of pets without leashes. There are many people who own pets here as well as many people who visit with pets. As someone in the area who lives with a person deathly afraid of dogs I have seen the struggle for them to walk outside without being harassed by dogs running wild. There does not look to be any effort to educate or encourage people to leash their pets in these areas. In addiction, the lack of diversity in the area has contributed to mistreatment of people very close to me that live in this area. I hope that these things will be improved upon in the future of this neighborhood.... Read 26 reviews

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• Population 7,822

• Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: The Tangletown neighborhood in Minneapolis is one of the friendliest, most beautiful neighborhoods! From the numerous cafes and restaurants to the parks and bike/walk paths, everything you need is within walking distance. I grew up in this neighborhood, and have loved every minute. I always feel safe, and love the atmosphere of the old houses.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 4,857

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: There are some awesome places in Northrop. The neighborhood overall is nice, but the area that borders the river/parkway is especially nice, as well as the commercial areas of 47th & Cedar Ave and 48th & Chicago Ave - many retail shops, restaurants, coffee shops (locally-owned Sovereign Grounds is the BEST, but there’s also a Caribou and Starbucks), an entertainment venue (The Moth comes here!), and a fancy Lunds & Byerlys grocery. There’s also a well-loved gluten-free bakery at 46th and Bloomington Ave called Sift. Crime is low compared to neighborhoods. It’s quiet with a residential feel. Many families and many dog owners. It’s nice to see a lot of people walking around the neighborhood throughout the day.... Read 1 review

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• Population 4,692

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Growing up here was an overall good experience. There are plenty of parks in the area that have been renovated or maintained for both safety and entertainment. The neighborhood is very walkable and has quick access to the massive network of biking and walking trails along the Chain of Lakes.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 3,011

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Nearby Resident: I love all of the events that the ANA puts on. Everything is so well organized and fun. I have volunteered for Armatage events and I went to Armatage Elementary School and I absolutely love the community.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 5,614

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Former Resident: Wonderful spot in Minneapolis and for my dollar maybe best location in all of south Minneapolis. Safe, off the lakes, tons of restaurants, and equidistant to multiple lakes, parks, Kingfield, Lynlake, Uptown etc. King’s Highway is maybe the prettiest drive in the city. Not cheap, but cheaper than living on Linden Hills side of Lake Harriet, and a better location if you actually ever want to go downtown/up Hennepin or Lake.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 3,126

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: Love the neighborhood. Neighbors are friendly and helpful, yet aren’t “nosy” and are respectful of personal privacy. Access to light rail, banking, food, gas stations, and close to the university. Centrally located between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Close to the University of Minnesota—walking distance!... Read 28 reviews

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• Population 2,255

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: Not only its position or its residents Bryn-Mawr is a brilliant neighborhood because it has all your wants and needs covered. Parks and trails all throughout , natural beauty with deer commonly found in the meadows, so many green spaces. Activity with countless summer sports playing in the fields, and in winter the ice rinks and cross country skiing. Local corner stores, cafes, dining, drinking, beauty and fashion stores all thrive in our lovely village. The homes are a wonderful mixture of traditional tudors, craftsmen, mid century modern and modern designs amongst many others. The proximity to down town and hwys make it a breeze to get anywhere and have I mentioned the sense of community? We have a very high home own to rent ratio, not many homes sales here in compared to most other neighborhoods in Minneapolis, when people buy here they choose to stay here!... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 5,535

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Kenwood is an urban forest with bike paths, parks, trails, and lakes within a five minute walk from our front door, yet we are within a few minutes from fine restaurants, art galleries, shopping and entertainment. Kenwood is truly a magical place!... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 1,066

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  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Diamond Lake is a family friendly neighborhood that has community events. I love the diversity and friendliness of those in the area. The low crime and close vicinity to major attractions is a huge plus!... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 6,437