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Highest Income in Minnesota

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

Highest Income — Minnesota

1 North Oaks $235,858
2 Medina $219,181
3 Victoria $192,821
4 Orono $181,875
5 Shorewood $172,325
6 Rogers $159,638
7 Minnetrista $156,346
8 Lake Elmo $153,407
9 Credit River $149,524
10 Carver $144,408
11 Corcoran $143,250
12 Lakeville $138,119
13 Chanhassen $138,034
14 Dayton $137,383
15 Plymouth $133,865
16 Mendota Heights $132,935
17 Mahtomedi $132,326
18 Andover $131,528
19 St. Michael $130,814
20 Prior Lake $130,278
21 Maple Grove $129,481
22 Edina $129,225
23 Arden Hills $128,668
24 Eden Prairie $127,732
25 Rosemount $127,247
26 Otsego $127,219
27 Albertville $126,307
28 Woodbury $126,222
29 Savage $122,646
30 Lino Lakes $121,800
31 Byron $121,681
32 Cottage Grove $121,452
33 Minnetonka $120,496
34 Farmington $118,556
35 Delano $118,091
36 Ham Lake $116,845
37 Champlin $115,719
38 Oak Grove $114,679
39 East Bethel $114,583
40 Golden Valley $114,435
41 Hugo $114,057
42 Big Lake $113,333
43 Ramsey $112,060
44 Shakopee $110,989
45 Jordan $110,139
46 Chaska $110,000
47 Shoreview $109,399
48 Stillwater $109,297
49 Eagan $107,486
50 Waconia $104,929
51 Inver Grove Heights $104,055
52 Blaine $103,382
53 Wyoming $101,938
54 St. Francis $101,875
55 St. Louis Park $100,250
56 Elk River $99,457
57 Apple Valley $99,277
58 St. Paul Park $98,670
59 New Prague $98,424
61 Chisago City $96,964
62 Belle Plaine $96,831
63 Falcon Heights $93,233
64 Hastings $92,940
65 Hermantown $92,026
66 Northfield $92,000
67 Vadnais Heights $91,946
68 Mound $91,370
69 Bloomington $90,677
70 North Branch $90,383
71 Oakdale $90,379
72 Mounds View $90,148
73 Forest Lake $89,879
74 Maplewood $88,534
75 Roseville $88,440
76 Buffalo $88,306
77 Rochester $87,767
78 Kasson $87,295
79 New Brighton $87,272
80 Crystal $86,752
81 Coon Rapids $86,618
82 Zimmerman $86,169
83 Brooklyn Park $85,964
84 Robbinsdale $84,719
85 South St. Paul $84,472
86 Isanti $84,412
87 Richfield $84,055
88 Burnsville $83,953
89 La Crescent $82,109
90 North St. Paul $81,641
91 Monticello $81,563
92 Owatonna $81,276
93 Minneapolis $80,269
94 White Bear Lake $79,712
95 Fridley $79,274
96 North Mankato $77,571
97 Sartell $77,465
98 Spring Lake Park $77,112
99 Lake City $76,125
100 Anoka $75,262

The highest-income cities in Minnesota represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. North Oaks leads with a median household income of $235,858. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Households in North Oaks earn $235,858 — that's 214% above the national median of $75,000.
  • 2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
  • 3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
  • 4. MN is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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