Sign In Register

Best Cities for Retirees in Minnesota

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Retirees Remote Workers Families Young Professionals Affordability All Rankings →
All United States  ·  Minnesota

How We Score

Each metric is normalized 0-100 across U.S. cities, then weighted and summed. Cities missing any metric are excluded.

Safety · 20% Affordability · 20% Warm Climate · 15% Sunshine · 10% Doctor Access · 15% Dental Access · 10% Health · 10%

Top 12 Retirees Cities in Minnesota

Ranked by composite score across 7 weighted metrics.

#1
Score 73.2
Plymouth, MN
79,526 residents
Safety 46/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 48°F
#2
Score 70.4
North Oaks, MN
5,175 residents
Safety 21/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 47°F
#3
Score 69.9
Osseo, MN
2,601 residents
Safety 0/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 46°F
#4
Score 69.4
Shoreview, MN
26,724 residents
Safety 61/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 47°F
#5
Score 69.4
Maple Grove, MN
70,539 residents
Safety 79/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 46°F
#6
Score 69.2
Oak Park Heights, MN
4,782 residents
Safety 40/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 48°F
#7
Score 69.2
La Crescent, MN
5,266 residents
Safety 40/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 48°F
#8
Score 68.8
Centerville, MN
3,915 residents
Safety 21/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 47°F
#9
Score 68.6
Minnetonka, MN
53,256 residents
Safety 55/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 47°F
#10
Score 68.4
Corcoran, MN
6,854 residents
Safety 0/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 45°F
#11
Score 68.4
Medina, MN
6,858 residents
Safety 15/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 45°F
#12
Score 68.4
Bayport, MN
3,948 residents
Safety 26/100K
Affordability 99
Warm Climate 48°F

Full Ranking, Minnesota

Top 50 cities. Click any city to see its full profile.

1 Plymouth MN 73.2
2 North Oaks MN 70.4
3 Osseo MN 69.9
4 Shoreview MN 69.4
5 Maple Grove MN 69.4
6 Oak Park Heights MN 69.2
7 La Crescent MN 69.2
8 Centerville MN 68.8
9 Minnetonka MN 68.6
10 Corcoran MN 68.4
11 Medina MN 68.4
12 Bayport MN 68.4
13 Circle Pines MN 68.2
14 Arden Hills MN 67.9
15 Independence MN 67.5
16 Maple Plain MN 67.4
17 Vadnais Heights MN 67.3
18 Deephaven MN 67.2
19 Rogers MN 67.2
20 Shorewood MN 67.1
21 Greenfield MN 67
22 Wayzata MN 67
23 New Hope MN 66.9
24 Lino Lakes MN 66.9
25 Edina MN 66.8
26 Excelsior MN 66.8
27 White Bear Lake MN 66.7
28 Golden Valley MN 66.6
29 Eden Prairie MN 66.6
30 Minnetrista MN 66.5
31 New Brighton MN 66.4
32 Long Lake MN 66.3
33 Tonka Bay MN 66.3
34 Eagan MN 66.1
35 Mound MN 65.9
36 St. Bonifacius MN 65.9
37 Orono MN 65.8
38 Spring Park MN 65.7
39 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) MN 65.7
40 Hanover MN 65.4
41 North St. Paul MN 65.4
42 Dayton MN 65.3
43 Eyota MN 65.2
44 Roseville MN 65.1
45 Grant MN 65
46 Richfield MN 65
47 Little Canada MN 64.7
48 Mounds View MN 64.7
49 North Mankato MN 64.6
50 Stillwater MN 64.6

Plymouth, MN tops the list with a composite score of 73.2 out of 100, followed by North Oaks and Osseo. MN dominates the top 12 with 12 cities, reflecting strong performance across the weighted metrics for retirees.

Rankings combine 7 independent metrics: Safety, Affordability, Warm Climate, Sunshine, Doctor Access, Dental Access, Health. Cities are weighted to reflect what matters most to retirees, and any city missing one or more metrics is excluded to avoid artificially inflated rankings.

Explore Other Best Cities Rankings

Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Related Single-Metric Rankings

Safest Cities → Warmest Cities → Most Affordable →