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Wayzata

#7 in Best Places to Retire in Minnesota
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 11 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Wayzata is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 4,467. Wayzata is in Hennepin County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Wayzata offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wayzata there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Wayzata and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Wayzata are highly rated.
    About Wayzata...
    Population
    4,467

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $471,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,006
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Wayzata 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
      46
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      30.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      46
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      168.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,304.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      76.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      30%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Wayzata

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,965
    National
    $55,322
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    Wayzata Reviews

    11 reviews
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    The downtown area is one of my favorite places to go to! It's right next to Lake Minnetonka, and it's a very cute little town with many restaurants. Everyone is very nice and friendly, and most of the residents are fairly wealthy.
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    A beautiful area surrounded by lakes, Wayzata is a manicured suburb. The public school system is robust, boasting high test scores and offering innumerable after school activities. The area is family friendly but there is still plenty of places for young people to go out and hit the town at night. Wayzata is a wonderful place to grow up!
    Wayzata has gorgeous homes and good neighborhoods but offers little else to justify its high prices. It's an image you buy more so than a home; a place for people to seclude themselves in upper class culture. Although it has a few unique stores and restaurants to visit, it's much too small for there to be anything to do. Even the library, though pretty, has poor selection and services in comparison to libraries such as Rigedale's. You'll find more restaurants, clubs, community classes, etc. in Minneapolis itself. It's best to spend your money in central Minneapolis where the art scene and nightlife are thriving.