{"id":94309,"date":"2025-04-22T14:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T21:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=94309"},"modified":"2025-04-22T14:45:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T21:45:48","slug":"best-places-to-live-in-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Places to Live in Minnesota in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-re-planning-on-moving-to-minnesota-add-these-cities-to-your-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning on moving to Minnesota, add these cities to your list.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often called the Land of 10,000 lakes (there are actually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seagrant.umn.edu\/news-info\/directors-column\/minnesota-land-how-many-lakes\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14,380 lakes total<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Minnesota is a vast, lush state full of prairies, forests, hills, and plenty of water. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/files.dnr.state.mn.us\/education_safety\/education\/minnaqua\/leadersguide\/appendix_1\/7_5_water_facts.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Minnesota is covered by water, more than any other state.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated between Wisconsin and the Dakotas, Minnesota\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/ecs\/212N\/index.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glacier-carved landscape<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides wonders at every turn, from large rivers and waterfalls to lakeside bluffs. The geography is perfect for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreminnesota.com\/things-to-do\/outdoor-adventures#!grid~~~Featured~1~~\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wide variety of outdoor activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> year-round. Hiking, cycling, skiing, snowmobiling, and fishing are especially popular among locals. The terrain is also great for agriculture \u2013 the state is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/deed\/joinusmn\/key-industries\/food-agriculture\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">among the top<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> crop and livestock producers in the country.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its flat topography, Minnesota\u2019s climate is highly variable, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stcloudstate.edu\/internationaladmissions\/accepted-next-steps\/climate.aspx#:~:text=The%20climate%20of%20Minnesota%20is,having%20its%20own%20distinct%20characteristics.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generally seeing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. However, the closer you get to Lake Superior, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganseagrant.org\/lessons\/lessons\/by-broad-concept\/earth-science\/microclimates\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">milder it generally gets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In the winter, though, Lake Superior can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glisa.umich.edu\/station\/duluth\/#:~:text=Its%20proximity%20to%20Lake%20Superior,large%20role%20in%20its%20climate.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">push temperatures down<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along its coasts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, which cities in the North Star State are the best? In this Redfin article, we\u2019ve uncovered the best places to live in Minnesota, ranking them on qualities such as affordability, navigability, and number of amenities. You can find more information about our methodology <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-methodology\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or at the bottom of the article.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-places-to-live-in-minnesota\"><b>The best places to live in Minnesota<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-1-minneapolis-mn\">Minneapolis, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-2-saint-paul-mn\">Saint Paul, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-3-duluth-mn\">Duluth, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-4-richfield-mn\">Richfield, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-5-moorhead-mn\">Moorhead, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-6-roseville-mn\">Roseville, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-7-saint-cloud-mn\">Saint Cloud, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-8-saint-louis-park-mn\">Saint Louis Park, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-9-golden-valley-mn\">Golden Valley, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#h-10-crystal-mn\">Crystal, MN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Minneapolis-Mississippi-River-GI-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"Minneapolis Mississippi River\" class=\"wp-image-80511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Minneapolis-Mississippi-River-GI-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Minneapolis-Mississippi-River-GI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Minneapolis-Mississippi-River-GI-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Minneapolis-Mississippi-River-GI-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Minneapolis-Mississippi-River-GI-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Minneapolis-Mississippi-River-GI-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Minneapolis-Mississippi-River-GI.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-minneapolis-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Minneapolis, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">425,115<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$380,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,500<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22.5 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.9%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minneapolis tops our list as the best place to live in Minnesota. Relatively <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10943\/MN\/Minneapolis\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affordable housing costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, easy access to natural recreation, and ample amenities helped the city earn top marks. People have taken advantage of this, too, with its population <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/metrocouncil.org\/News-Events\/Council-News\/Newsletters\/Metro-population-growth-2024.aspx\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enjoying steady growth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated along the Mississippi River, Minneapolis is often called the \u201cTwin Cities\u201d with neighboring Saint Paul. The area was historically home to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolis.org\/about-us\/history-of-minneapolis\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dakota and Ojibwe peoples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and today is known for its natural beauty, industrial history, and culinary delights. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolis.org\/things-to-do\/arts-culture\/museums\/#:~:text=The%20Minneapolis%20metropolitan%20area%20has,museums%20will%20expand%20your%20horizons.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55 museums<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dozens of large parks, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnstate.edu\/campusesprograms\/index.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multiple colleges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dot the landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minneapolis\u2019 navigability may be its best quality. It\u2019s the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/most-bikeable-cities-in-the-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most bikeable city<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the country, and has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrotransit.org\/Data\/Sites\/1\/media\/schedules-maps\/metro_diagrammap.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">robust public transportation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> network. Much of the city\u2019s navigability can be attributed to its flat terrain and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/parks-destinations\/trails-parkways\/grand_rounds_scenic_byway_system\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interconnected parks and trails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolismn.gov\/getting-around\/bicycling\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 miles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of protected bikeways and greenways, the most famous of which is along the Great River Road and over the historic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/parks-destinations\/historical_sites\/stone_arch_bridge\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stone Arch Bridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The iconic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolis.org\/map-transportation\/minneapolis-skyway-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skyway system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even allows for walkability during the cold winter months.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parks and natural beauty are another huge boon \u2013 the city was designed with them in mind. Today, this means no matter where you live in Minneapolis, you\u2019re never <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolis.org\/about-us\/history-of-minneapolis\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">six blocks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from open green space. Most of the Mississippi River is flanked by connected greenways and parks, too. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/miss\/planyourvisit\/stanfall.htm\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint Anthony Falls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/parks-destinations\/parks-lakes\/minnehaha_regional_park\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minnehaha Falls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are among the most popular spots.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10943\/MN\/Minneapolis\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Minneapolis homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/minneapolis-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Minneapolis houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Minneapolis\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Minneapolis apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-185264072.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89797\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-saint-paul-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Saint Paul, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">303,820<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$295,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,500<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22.3 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.5%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The capital of Minnesota, Saint Paul takes the second spot on our list. The slower-paced twin city is located just east of Minneapolis and has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Saint-Paul-Minnesota#:~:text=The%20settlement%20was%20known%20as,to%20the%20Union%20in%201858.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colonial history<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dating back to 1858 \u2013 further if you count <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fahfminn.org\/#:~:text=For%20almost%20200%20years%20before,communities%20were%20formed%20in%20Minnesota.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French settlements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This history is reflected in its streets, buildings, and parks, especially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaintpaul.com\/blog\/summit-avenue-history-the-story-of-saint-pauls-famous-street\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summit Avenue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cathedralsaintpaul.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cathedral of Saint Paul<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaul.gov\/facilities\/rice-park\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is older than Central Park.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with a rich history, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-st-paul-mn-known-for\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Paul also boasts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a more affordable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of living<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than Minneapolis: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15027\/MN\/St-Paul\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are $85,000 lower, while rent prices are equal. And you don\u2019t have to give up access to amenities, downtown hotspots, or quiet, residential neighborhoods, either. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/189521\/MN\/St-Paul\/Como-Park\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Como Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/neighborhood\/189750\/MN\/St-Paul\/St-Anthony\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint Anthony Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are two popular neighborhoods in northwest St. Paul with easy access to transit and trails.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to Minneapolis, St. Paul is chock full of pedestrian paths, parks, and riverfront views. In fact, St. Paul has an even longer Mississippi Riverfront than its twin, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/fun-facts-about-st-paul\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coming in at 26 miles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most of that is lined with greenways and parks, with Harriet Island, Crosby Farm, and Lilydale Regional Parks among the highlights. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/fortsnelling\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historic Fort Snelling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is just across the river, too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commuting into Minneapolis is easy via the Green Line, or by bike along one of dozens of trails. Driving may take a bit during rush hour, though. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15027\/MN\/St-Paul\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Saint Paul homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/saint-paul-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Saint Paul houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Saint-Paul\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Saint Paul apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1230019933.jpg\" alt=\"duluth-mn\" class=\"wp-image-94318\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-duluth-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Duluth, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">87,680<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$310,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,145<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17.1 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.3%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/coldest-cities-in-the-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coldest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/snowiest-cities-in-the-us\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snowiest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cities in the country, Duluth comes in as the third-best place to live in Minnesota. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-duluth-mn-known-for\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> its industry and natural beauty, there\u2019s a lot to love about the city. A very affordable cost of living, thriving economy, and plethora of amenities helped give Duluth high marks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duluth\u2019s identity has long been intertwined with the region\u2019s abundant natural resources. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mnhs.org\/foresthistory\/learn\/logging\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/news\/atlanta-news\/duluth-from-agricultural-town-to-diverse-bustling-city\/O4QS7HNW75HPDOTSBWW7FHWOMM\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">farming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/duluthmn.gov\/media\/5703\/dhrs4.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mining<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have all shaped the area\u2019s landscape and economy, and Duluth\u2019s shipping port on Lake Superior gave it access to both the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/businessviewmagazine.com\/duluth-minnesota\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlantic and Pacific Oceans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This abundance helped the city become <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownduluth.com\/about-duluth\/#:~:text=Duluth%20was%20home%20to%20more,nation%20%2D%20some%20say%20the%20world.&amp;text=The%20National%20Park%20Service%20designated,a%20National%20Historic%20Register%20District.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">among the richest in the world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the turn of the 20th century. G<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giant lake-bound cargo ships known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visitduluth.com\/blog-shipping-in-duluth\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are still a regular sight in the city. Make sure to catch them passing under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.state.mn.us\/historicbridges\/L6116.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerial Lift Bridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some other highlights of the city include visiting the Duluth Farmers Market and the city\u2019s historic downtown, grabbing a bite to eat in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/canalpark.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canal Park District<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and shopping at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/northshoreexplorermn.com\/lincoln-park-duluth\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lincoln Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duluth has actually been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/03\/10\/realestate\/duluth-minnesota-climate-change.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seeing a renaissance lately<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as people consider moving to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/science\/archive\/2024\/03\/climate-migration-rust-belt-economy\/677856\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Lakes and Rust Belt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regions to escape the worst of climate change. Duluth in particular is often called a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2023-05-frigid-city-haven-climate-era.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">climate haven<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to clean air and cooling winds from Lake Superior, reducing the risk of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/riskfactor.com\/city\/duluth-mn\/2717000_fsid\/fire\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wildfires<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/riskfactor.com\/city\/duluth-mn\/2717000_fsid\/heat\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extreme heat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Minnesota is also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kare11.com\/article\/news\/local\/kare11-extras\/concern-is-always-there-experts-caution-about-finite-amount-of-water-minnesota\/89-24acdf79-2dfc-4c5e-9c46-a526b6892492#:~:text=There&#039;s%20about%20an%20acre%20of,deputy%20commissioner%20of%20the%20DNR.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generally water-secure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has little possibility of earthquakes. However, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/08\/23\/briefing\/finding-climate-havens.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these factors can help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> protect against factors like drought and infrastructure damage, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/science\/climate-change-harms-daily-life-across-the-united-states-new-federal-report-finds#:~:text=It%20finds%20that%20climate%20change,communities%20often%20disproportionately%20at%20risk.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nowhere is immune<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from climate risks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/city\/4430\/MN\/Duluth\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Duluth homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/duluth-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Duluth houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Duluth\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Duluth apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2033835020-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"richfield-mn\" class=\"wp-image-94317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2033835020-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2033835020-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2033835020-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2033835020-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2033835020-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2033835020-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2033835020.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-richfield-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Richfield, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36,445<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$371,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,295<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23.2 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.6%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-minneapolis-suburbs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suburb of Minneapolis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just south of the city. Richfield has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richfieldmn.gov\/residents\/about_richfield.php\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong agricultural roots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and grew quickly as Minneapolis expanded post-WWII. As such, many homes in the area were built in the 1950s. Today, Richfield is a quiet haven in the center of a metropolis known for its great location, small-town charm, and local amenities. The city\u2019s cost of living is comparable to Minneapolis but more expensive than places like Saint Paul and Crystal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richfield is conveniently located next to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallofamerica.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mall of America\u00ae<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but there\u2019s plenty more to see as well. For example, Southdale Center and Southtown are popular hotspots full of restaurants and shopping, while the Richfield Ice Arena is great for hockey practice. Tous Les Jours and Andale Taqueria are two great restaurants in the area. And if you\u2019re on the job hunt, Best Buy\u2019s global headquarters are in the center of town.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importantly, plane noises are pretty constant during the day throughout the city. Insulating your home and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/quiet-space-at-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adding soundproofing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help reduce the annoyance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsurprisingly, parks are abundant, too. Some of the most beloved spots in the area include Fort Snelling State Park, Mound Springs Park, and Wood Lake. Plus, you\u2019re not far from the renowned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/parks-destinations\/parks-lakes\/minneapolis_chain_of_lakes_regional_park\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chain of Lakes Regional Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its 16 miles of pedestrian and bike trails. As with all Twin Cities suburbs, cycling is a breeze both into downtown and all throughout the region. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14049\/MN\/Richfield\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Richfield homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/richfield-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Richfield houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Richfield\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Richfield apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2064369794-946x630.jpg\" alt=\"moorhead-mn\" class=\"wp-image-94316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2064369794-946x630.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2064369794-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2064369794-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2064369794-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2064369794-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2064369794-451x300.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2064369794.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-moorhead-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Moorhead, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45,202<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$247,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,090<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17.2 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.7%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the border of North Dakota in northwest Minnesota, Moorhead comes in at number five on our list. A town <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofmoorhead.com\/about-the-city#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20Moorhead%20Area%20Public,principal%20employers%20in%20the%20city.&amp;text=Agriculture%20remains%20prominent%20in%20the,corporate%2C%20manufacturing%20and%20distribution%20industries.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rooted in agriculture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Moorhead is known for its small-town feel, suburban homes, and quiet residential streets. Moorhead can be great for those seeking an affordable place to live next to a larger city \u2013 it\u2019s within the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6610\/ND\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fargo, ND<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> metropolitan area. Minnesota State University also has a campus in the city, providing a youthful, college-town vibe.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amenities in Moorhead are fairly limited, but there are still plenty of spots to get together with friends. For example, numerous parks and greenways are situated along the winding Red River, including Gooseberry Mound Park, Lindenwood Park, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofmoorhead.com\/departments\/parks-recreation\/parks-facilities-trails-river\/park-trails-maps\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River Corridor trails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And just across the river in Fargo are plenty of bars and restaurants, like Bismarck Tavern, Rick\u2019s Bar, and Sidestreet Grille &amp; Pub.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importantly, Moorhead is situated in the ancient Red River Valley, which is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/ecs\/251A\/index.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flattest, driest region<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Minnesota. As such, it\u2019s also more prone to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/riskfactor.com\/city\/moorhead-mn\/2743864_fsid\/fire\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wildfires<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/riskfactor.com\/city\/moorhead-mn\/2743864_fsid\/flood\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flooding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&#8217;s hard to beat the wide open prairie views and lush riverbanks, though.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the region\u2019s flat terrain, weather conditions can change rapidly. Thunderstorms are common in the summer, while snow storms can occur in the winter. Freezing air from Canada can also make winters exceptionally cold. If you\u2019re planning on moving to the area, be prepared for all four seasons, and get your snow tires ready. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11165\/MN\/Moorhead\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Moorhead homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/moorhead-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Moorhead houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Moorhead\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Moorhead apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1787920793-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"roseville-mn\" class=\"wp-image-94315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1787920793-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1787920793-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1787920793-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1787920793-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1787920793-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1787920793-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1787920793.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-roseville-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Roseville, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35,451<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$378,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,310<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.6%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just north of Minneapolis, Roseville is a historic city full of greenery and community spirit. Similar to most Twin Cities suburbs, Roseville grew quickly following WWII and today is known for its navigability and large parks. Living in Roseville means you\u2019re close to everything, but far enough away to enjoy your quiet neighborhood. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosedalecenter.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosedale Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the heart of the town and has everything you need.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, options for nightlife, visiting locally-owned shops, or hanging with a friend at a coffee shop or bar are limited; most stores and restaurants are chains. There are still highlights, though. Source Comics &amp; Games and Gamezenter provide fun tabletop gaming events for people of all ages, while Hoggsbreath and Lisbeth\u2019s Cafe &amp; Restaurant serve hearty and international cuisine. Most people still head into Minneapolis or St. Paul for a fun day out, though.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With nearly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofroseville.com\/3762\/Parks-Recreation#:~:text=The%20City%20of%20Roseville%20has,Read%20on...\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">700 acres<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of parks and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/visitroseville.com\/visitors\/maps-directions\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37.6 miles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of cycling and running trails, it\u2019s fun to get around without a car in Roseville. Even so, public transportation into the Twin Cities is limited, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/streets.mn\/2019\/06\/03\/map-monday-twin-cities-metro-by-cars-per-person\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most residents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> own cars. Some of the most popular parks in the city include Central Park, the Harriet Alexander Nature Center, and Reservoir Woods Park. The Muriel Sahlin Arboretum across from the nature center is a great place to relax, too. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14458\/MN\/Roseville\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Roseville homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/roseville-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Roseville houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Roseville\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Roseville apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2031605972-946x630.jpg\" alt=\"saint-cloud-mn\" class=\"wp-image-94314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2031605972-946x630.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2031605972-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2031605972-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2031605972-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2031605972-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2031605972-451x300.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2031605972.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-saint-cloud-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Saint Cloud, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71,013<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$285,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$880<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.3 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.2%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hub of central Minnesota, Saint Cloud is a small college town known for its granite quarries, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstcloud.com\/historic-downtown-st-cloud\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">historic downtown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and verdant parks. Natural beauty is one of the major selling points in the city, as well as St. Cloud University. The city sits on the Mississippi and is surrounded by flat open plains, groves of trees, and wooded streams. Amazing affordability and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ci.stcloud.mn.us\/74\/Economic-Development\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing economy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are other major pluses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a small college city, there\u2019s plenty to do in town. The many blocks that make up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ci.stcloud.mn.us\/1770\/Downtown\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downtown St. Cloud<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contain more than 45 restaurants, including the Olde Brick House and Jules\u2019 Bistro, along with more than 60 shops, like Fitzharris and Books Revisited. And in the century-old Jones &amp; Long Facades building, Granite City Comics and Games makes for a fun night out. If you need more options, you\u2019re just over an hour from the Twin Cities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parks and green spaces are everywhere, too. The most famous ones are Munsinger Gardens and Heritage Park, which are great for picnics and leisurely strolls. However, winters can be quite cold, making it difficult to experience the outdoors for a few months a year. Luckily, the city takes advantage of these colder months by turning some public spades into ice skating rinks. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstcloud.com\/things\/lake-george\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake George<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most well known, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstcloud.com\/things\/skating-rinks\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ten other parks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do the same.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/35715\/MN\/St-Cloud\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Saint Cloud homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/saint-cloud-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Saint Cloud houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Saint-Cloud\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Saint Cloud apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1228793473-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"saint-louis-park-mn\" class=\"wp-image-94313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1228793473-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1228793473-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1228793473-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1228793473-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1228793473-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1228793473-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1228793473.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-saint-louis-park-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Saint Louis Park, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49,697<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$395,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,605<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.8%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just west of Minneapolis, Saint Louis Park is the eighth city on our list of the best places to live in Minnesota. St. Louis Park is full of personality, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverstlouispark.com\/about-st-louis-park\/#:~:text=The%20city%20is%20known%20for,events%20take%20place%20year%20round.\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and quiet residential streets. It also manages to be more affordable than surrounding suburbs without sacrificing convenience or amenities. Highway 100 runs right to nearby suburbs, and Interstate 394 to the north goes to downtown Minneapolis. Wide trails and large open spaces crisscross the city, too.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remarkably, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlouisparkmn.gov\/our-city\/about-us\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.5% of St. Louis Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is devoted to parks and trails, with 52 total parks in just the city proper. The Westwood Hills Nature Center and Meadowbrook Park are the largest parks, while Bass Lake has a short trail meandering through prairies and savannah. And longer trails like the Cedar Lake Regional Trail allow you to bike to nearby Hopkins or Downtown Minneapolis without too much trouble. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlouisparkmn.gov\/our-city\/things-to-do\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many events<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are held at city parks, too.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Louis Park doesn\u2019t have a proper downtown, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theshopsatwestend.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shops at West End<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have nearly everything you\u2019ll need. Costco, Home Depot, business offices, and more are all there. Local restaurants in town include Brito\u2019s Burritos and Ariana Kabob &amp; Gyro. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14828\/MN\/St-Louis-Park\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>St. Louis Park homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/saint-louis-park-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>St. Louis Park houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Saint-Louis-Park\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>St. Louis Park apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_544030522.jpg\" alt=\"golden-valley-mn\" class=\"wp-image-94312\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-golden-valley-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Golden Valley, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21,211<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$447,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,430<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.7 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An upscale Twin Cities suburb, Golden Valley is ninth on our list. Huge parks, open streets, and pleasant, green forests adorn the city\u2019s layout. Remarkable convenience is a selling point as well, with easy access to downtown Minneapolis and everything else you need. However, the cost of living is higher than most surrounding cities, which is why it\u2019s lower on the list.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lat14 Asian Eatery and Nong\u2019s Thai are beloved restaurants in the area, with many more a short drive away. Most restaurants are located in strip malls, but don\u2019t let that take away from their delicious menus.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parks make up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twincitiespropertyfinder.com\/city-of-golden-valley-parks-trails\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than 15%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the city\u2019s footprint, totaling over 1,000 acres for you to explore. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minneapolisparks.org\/parks-destinations\/parks-lakes\/theodore_wirth_regional_park\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theodore Wirth Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Brookview Park and Community Center, and General Mills Nature Preserve are great places to explore. Of course, there are also dozens of lakes to marvel at anywhere you turn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most other cities in the area, walking and biking trails are abundant. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/state_trails\/luce_line\/index.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luce Line Trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is 63 miles long and stretches from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/3502\/MN\/Cosmos\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmos, MN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through Golden Valley along a former railroad track. The Great Northern Greenway and Crystal Lake Regional Trail are other great (but shorter) trails. Many paths allow horses, and you can even ride a snowmobile on portions of trail further outside the metropolitan area.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/6257\/MN\/Golden-Valley\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Golden Valley homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/golden-valley-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Golden Valley houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Golden-Valley\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Golden Valley apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_1745488955-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"crystal-mn\" class=\"wp-image-94311\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-crystal-mn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Crystal, MN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Population:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21,906<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Sale Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$310,000<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Median Rent Price:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,265<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Average Commute Time:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22.4 minutes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Unemployment Rate:<\/b><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.8%<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crystal, located just north of Golden Valley, rounds out our list of the best places to live in Minnesota. Adjacent to New Home and Robbinsdale, Crystal is known for its quiet suburban streets, convenient shops, and fairly affordable homes. Plenty of recreational amenities, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pool.crystalmn.gov\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crystal Cove Aquatic Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parksandrec.crystalmn.gov\/ccc\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crystal Community Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CCC), also dot the gridded streets. The city doesn\u2019t have a main throughway, but the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystalmn.gov\/our_city\/about_crystal\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">redeveloped Crystal Shopping Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> functions as the center of town.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commuting into the Twin Cities will likely take a while, unfortunately; public transportation is limited and only one highway services the area.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the plus side, parks are everywhere in Crystal. Bassett Creek Park and Crystal Mac Wildlife Area are great spots to hang with friends. Further out, Eagle Lake, Clifton E. French, and Fish Lake Regional Parks are perfect for all your outdoor recreation needs, with options for fishing, boating, and much more. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threeriversparks.org\/location\/elm-creek-park-reserve\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elm Creek Park Preserve<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and literally hundreds more parks are within an hour of the city, too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurant selections are a bit limited in the area, and most are chains. However, Milton\u2019s and Big Louie\u2019s Bar and Grill are locally-owned hotspots with good, hearty food. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/3681\/MN\/Crystal\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Crystal homes for sale<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/minnesota\/crystal-houses\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Crystal houses for rent<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Minnesota\/Crystal\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><b>Crystal apartments for rent<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methodology\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methodology<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin\u2019s Best Places to Live rankings are meant to help home searchers make an informed decision when choosing where to live. To attempt to measure the overall quality of a metro area, each ranking takes into account several key factors, including access to healthcare, open outdoor space, navigability, housing trends, employment statistics, income, and travel time to work. Only metros with a population of 20,000 or greater were considered for our Minnesota list. <\/span><b>More information about our methodology can be found <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-methodology\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data valid April 2025. This article is for informational and educational purposes only.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to move somewhere new or are just curious about what the state has to offer, read on to discover the best places to live in Minnesota in 2025. 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