Best Places to Live in Minnesota

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Minnesota, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Minnesota:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Minnesota include:

1. Minneapolis
2. Rochester
3. St. Paul

Read why they made the list below!

1. Minneapolis

Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County within the eastern part of Minnesota.

With a population of 420,300, Minneapolis ranks largest in Minnesota. It’s a large city with an urban feel in most areas. 

Minneapolis’ weather ranges from snowy winters to hot and humid summers. 

Here’s how we rate Minneapolis on a few key categories:

2. Rochester

Rochester is located in Olmsted County within the southern part of Minnesota.

With a population of 115,500, Rochester ranks 3rd largest in Minnesota. It’s a medium-sized city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Rochester’s climate is classified as a warm-summer humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Average highs range from 22 to 80 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 7 to 60, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Rochester on a few key categories:

3. St. Paul

St. Paul is located in Ramsey County within the eastern part of Minnesota near Minneapolis.

With a population of 304,500, St. Paul is a medium-large city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

St. Paul’s weather is cold and snowy in the winter and hot and humid in the summer.

Here’s how we rate St. Paul on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Minnesota Checklist
• What’s it like living in Minnesota?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance