Town rankings in Minnesota

How Minnesota’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

Cost of livingMost affordable towns in Minnesota

1. Eveleth 1.1 yrs
2. Chisholm 1.2 yrs
3. Pipestone 1.3 yrs

C SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in Minnesota

1. Centerville +29.1 pts
2. Wayzata +25.6 pts
3. Deephaven +23.6 pts

W Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in Minnesota

1. White $509/mo
2. Breckenridge $515/mo
3. Ely $627/mo

Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in Minnesota

1. Eveleth $690/yr
2. Chisholm $1,115/yr
3. International Falls $1,116/yr

IncomeHighest-income towns in Minnesota

1. North Oaks $232K
2. Medina $231K
3. West Lakeland $216K

PeopleMost educated towns in Minnesota

1. Deephaven 83.5%
2. North Oaks 74.7%
3. Falcon Heights 72.9%

C PeopleYoungest towns in Minnesota

1. Collegeville 21.7
2. Mankato 26.5
3. St. Joseph 27.3

PeopleOldest towns in Minnesota

1. Crosslake 61.0
2. White 58.2
3. Wabasha 56.5

I Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in Minnesota

1. International Falls 8.6 min
2. Thief River Falls 10.2 min
3. Marshall 10.7 min

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