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Minneapolis, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
426,845 Population 7,905/sq mi density
$80,269 Median Income $50,605 per capita
$345,600 Home Value $327,043 Zillow
$1,329 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
926 Violent Crime/100K 4,517 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$80,269 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$345,600 home value, $1,329/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
926 violent crimes/100K (144% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Minneapolis, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,269
7% above
$50,605 per capita
Home Value
$345,600
23% above
Zillow: $327,043
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
14% above
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
926/100K
144% above
4,517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
62% above
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Minneapolis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Minneapolis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
123%
Rent
114%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Minneapolis a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Minneapolis residents earn a median household income of $80,269 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,605. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Minneapolis is $345,600 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,043. Median rent is $1,329/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Minneapolis reports 926 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 144% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,517/100K. The murder rate is 10.7/100K.

Education

54.5% of adults in Minneapolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Minneapolis has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population426,845
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density7,905/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,269
Per Capita$50,605
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400

Housing

A
Home Value$345,600
Rent$1,329
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$327,043
Housing Units198,971
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent926/100K
Property4,517/100K
Murder10.7/100K
Assault509/100K
Burglary788/100K

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,146/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation863 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations146
Libraries10

Did You Know?

Minneapolis was founded in 1850.
The median home in Minneapolis was built in 1950.
23.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.