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2024 Best Places to Live in Minnesota

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Economy

Cost of living
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Who lives here

Families

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Importance of walkability

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Crime and safety grade

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D

Homes in the area

Single family homes

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Townhomes

Homeownership

Most own

Balanced

Most rent

Politics

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#251 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Aurdal Township
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 1,581
Aurdal Township
#251 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 1,581,
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#252 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Newport
- Suburb of St. Paul, MN
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B+
  Public Schools
- Population 3,951
Newport
#252 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Suburb of St. Paul, MN. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 3,951,
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#253 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
New Haven Township
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A minus
  Public Schools
- Population 1,288
New Haven Township
#253 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 1,288,
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SponsoredCharter School
Propel Charter School - Braddock Hills
Public School·
PITTSBURGH, PA·
K-12
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Early Childhood Special Education Center
Edina Public School District, MN·
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Community of Peace Academy
School District·
SAINT PAUL, MN
#254 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Alexandria
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A minus
  Public Schools
- Population 14,030
Alexandria
#254 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 14,030,
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#255 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Crookston
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B minus
  Public Schools
- Population 7,509
Crookston
#255 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 7,509,
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#256 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Dodge Center
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C+
  Public Schools
- Population 2,830
Dodge Center
#256 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 2,830,
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#257 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Coon Rapids
- Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B+
  Public Schools
- Population 63,269
Coon Rapids
#257 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Suburb of Minneapolis, MN. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 63,269,
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#258 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Hutchinson
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade A minus
  Public Schools
- Population 14,504
Hutchinson
#258 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 14,504,
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#259 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Shingle Creek
- Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C+
  Public Schools
- Population 3,343
Shingle Creek
#259 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 3,343,
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#260 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
New London
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 1,193
New London
#260 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 1,193,
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#261 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
St. John Cantius
- Neighborhood in St. Cloud, MN
- grade B minus
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C+
  Public Schools
- Population 1,497
St. John Cantius
#261 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Neighborhood in St. Cloud, MN. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Population: 1,497,
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#262 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Detroit Lakes
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B+
  Public Schools
- Population 9,717
Detroit Lakes
#262 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 9,717,
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#263 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Eveleth
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade unavailable
  Public Schools
- Population 3,513
Eveleth
#263 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 3,513,
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#264 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Sauk Centre
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B minus
  Public Schools
- Population 4,531
Sauk Centre
#264 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 4,531,
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#265 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Ely
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 3,280
Ely
#265 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 3,280,
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#266 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
East Grand Forks
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 9,140
East Grand Forks
#266 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 9,140,
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#267 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Logan Park
- Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C+
  Public Schools
- Population 2,589
Logan Park
#267 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 2,589,
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#268 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Red Wing
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C+
  Public Schools
- Population 16,596
Red Wing
#268 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 16,596,
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#269 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Becker
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 4,860
Becker
#269 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 4,860,
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#270 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Farmington
- Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
- grade B+
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B minus
  Public Schools
- Population 23,253
Farmington
#270 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Suburb of Minneapolis, MN. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Population: 23,253,
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#271 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Goodview
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C
  Public Schools
- Population 4,126
Goodview
#271 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 4,126,
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#272 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
New London Township
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B
  Public Schools
- Population 2,949
New London Township
#272 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 2,949,
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#273 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Helena Township
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B+
  Public Schools
- Population 1,946
Helena Township
#273 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 1,946,
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#274 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Deerwood Township
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade B minus
  Public Schools
- Population 1,523
Deerwood Township
#274 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 1,523,
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#275 Best Places to Live in Minnesota
Two Harbors
- Town in Minnesota
- grade B
  Overall Niche Grade
- grade C+
  Public Schools
- Population 3,616
Two Harbors
#275 Best Places to Live in Minnesota. Town in Minnesota. Overall Niche Grade: B, Population: 3,616,
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SponsoredPrivate School
Perkiomen School
Private School·
PENNSBURG, PA·
6-12
SponsoredCharter School
Cologne Academy
Cologne Academy, MN·
K-8
SponsoredCharter School
North Lakes Academy - Upper School
North Lakes Academy, MN·
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Explore the best places to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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