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Hennepin County
  • County in Minnesota
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Hennepin County

#1 in Best Counties to Live in Minnesota
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Hennepin County is located in Minnesota with a population of 1,270,283. Hennepin County is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. In Hennepin County, most residents own their homes. In Hennepin County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hennepin County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hennepin County are highly rated.
    Population
    1,270,283
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $309,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,244
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Hennepin County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      227.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      64.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      174.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      466
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,194.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      265
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Hennepin County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,438
    National
    $69,021
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