Most Democratic in Minnesota

Top 100 cities ranked by most democratic

Best Minnesota Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Most Democratic — Minnesota

1 Maplewood 70.5%

2 Roseville 70.5%

3 Fridley 70.5%

4 Shoreview 70.5%

5 White Bear Lake 70.5%

6 New Brighton 70.5%

7 Columbia Heights 70.5%

8 Lino Lakes 70.5%

9 Mounds View 70.5%

10 Vadnais Heights 70.5%

11 North St. Paul 70.5%

12 Little Canada 70.5%

13 Arden Hills 70.5%

14 St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) 70.5%

15 Spring Lake Park 70.5%

16 North Oaks 70.5%

17 Brooklyn Park 70.2%

18 Plymouth 70.2%

19 Maple Grove 70.2%

20 Brooklyn Center 70.2%

21 Crystal 70.2%

22 New Hope 70.2%

23 Robbinsdale 70.2%

24 Rogers 70.2%

25 Medina 70.2%

26 Corcoran 70.2%

27 Hibbing 55.9%

28 Virginia 55.9%

29 Minneapolis 55.4%

30 St. Paul 55.4%

31 Lakeville 55.4%

32 Eagan 55.4%

33 Burnsville 55.4%

34 Apple Valley 55.4%

35 Richfield 55.4%

36 Inver Grove Heights 55.4%

37 Rosemount 55.4%

38 Farmington 55.4%

39 West St. Paul 55.4%

40 South St. Paul 55.4%

41 Mendota Heights 55.4%

42 Falcon Heights 55.4%

43 Stewartville 54.3%

44 La Crescent 54.0%

45 Forest Lake 53.5%

46 Stillwater 53.5%

47 Hugo 53.5%

48 Mahtomedi 53.5%

49 Moorhead 49.3%

50 New Ulm 48.8%

51 North Mankato 48.3%

52 Faribault 47.8%

53 Northfield 47.8%

54 Duluth 47.7%

55 Cloquet 47.7%

56 Big Lake 47.7%

57 Hermantown 47.7%

58 Blaine 46.6%

59 Coon Rapids 46.6%

60 Andover 46.6%

61 Ramsey 46.6%

62 Champlin 46.6%

63 Anoka 46.6%

64 Ham Lake 46.6%

65 East Bethel 46.6%

66 Oak Grove 46.6%

67 Dayton 46.6%

68 St. Francis 46.6%

69 Minnetonka 46.3%

70 Chaska 46.3%

71 Chanhassen 46.3%

72 Golden Valley 46.3%

73 Waconia 46.3%

74 Victoria 46.3%

75 Mound 46.3%

76 Minnetrista 46.3%

77 Orono 46.3%

78 Shorewood 46.3%

79 Bloomington 44.8%

80 Eden Prairie 44.8%

81 Edina 44.8%

82 St. Louis Park 44.8%

83 Shakopee 44.8%

84 Savage 44.8%

85 Prior Lake 44.8%

86 Hopkins 44.8%

87 New Prague 44.8%

88 Belle Plaine 44.8%

89 Jordan 44.8%

90 Carver 44.8%

91 Credit River 44.8%

92 Austin 43.9%

93 Woodbury 40.2%

94 Cottage Grove 40.2%

95 Oakdale 40.2%

96 Hastings 40.2%

97 Red Wing 40.2%

98 Lake Elmo 40.2%

99 St. Paul Park 40.2%

100 East Grand Forks 40.1%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most democratic in Minnesota.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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