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Minneapolis
  • City in Minnesota
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Minneapolis

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    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Minneapolis is a city in Minnesota with a population of 425,091. Minneapolis is in Hennepin County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Minneapolis offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Minneapolis there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Minneapolis and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Minneapolis are above average.
    About Minneapolis...
    Population
    425,091
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $284,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,159
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Top Public Schools Serving Minneapolis

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      675.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      21.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      78.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      505.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      577.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,656.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      911.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      22%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Minneapolis

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,099
    National
    $69,021
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