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Excelsior
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
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Suburb
Minneapolis

Excelsior

#12 in Best Places to Retire in Minnesota
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Excelsior is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 2,389. Excelsior is in Hennepin County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Excelsior offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Excelsior there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Excelsior and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Excelsior are highly rated.
    About Excelsior...
    Population
    2,389
    Suburb of
    Minneapolis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $726,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $987
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Excelsior

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $88,000
    National
    $69,021
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