What are the Best neighborhoods in Minnesota?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Westwood Hills, Viking Hills, Indian Trails, Brookside, Woodland. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
State Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Minnesota
Eligible neighborhoods: 275 | Top neighborhood: Redwood
| Neighborhood | City | County | State Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #54 of 275 | 74.2 | 95.2 |
| Cedar Knolls | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #57 of 275 | 73.5 | 94.6 |
| Scott Highlands | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #62 of 275 | 72.7 | 93.9 |
| Old Town | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #64 of 275 | 72.2 | 93.5 |
| Industrial District | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #77 of 275 | 70.1 | 91.2 |
| Alimagnet | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #91 of 275 | 68.0 | 88.2 |
| Downtown | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #114 of 275 | 63.6 | 80.7 |
| Johnny Cake | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #161 of 275 | 57.5 | 67.4 |
| Zoo | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #172 of 275 | 55.8 | 63.4 |
| Galaxie Commons | Apple Valley | Dakota County | #219 of 275 | 47.9 | 44.0 |
| River View | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #32 of 275 | 77.6 | 97.4 |
| Bass Creek | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #55 of 275 | 74.1 | 95.1 |
| River North | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #74 of 275 | 70.7 | 91.8 |
| Oak Grove | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #75 of 275 | 70.6 | 91.7 |
| Orchard Trail | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #76 of 275 | 70.3 | 91.4 |
| Pinebrook | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #86 of 275 | 68.4 | 88.8 |
| River Park | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #96 of 275 | 67.6 | 87.5 |
| Northwoods | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #97 of 275 | 67.5 | 87.2 |
| Edinburgh | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #102 of 275 | 66.1 | 85.2 |
| Monroe | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #113 of 275 | 63.7 | 80.8 |
| Tessman | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #128 of 275 | 62.2 | 77.9 |
| Palmer Lake | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #129 of 275 | 62.2 | 77.8 |
| Trinity Gardens | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #131 of 275 | 61.9 | 77.2 |
| Willowstone | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #135 of 275 | 61.5 | 76.5 |
| Shingle Creek | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #140 of 275 | 61.2 | 75.7 |
| Founders | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #145 of 275 | 59.2 | 71.4 |
| Norwood | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #151 of 275 | 58.8 | 70.4 |
| Candlewood | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #152 of 275 | 58.6 | 70.0 |
| Birch Grove | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #156 of 275 | 57.8 | 68.2 |
| Brookdale Park | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #180 of 275 | 55.0 | 61.6 |
| Hartkopf | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #194 of 275 | 52.8 | 56.0 |
| College Park | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #226 of 275 | 46.7 | 41.1 |
| Greenhaven | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #234 of 275 | 45.0 | 37.5 |
| Eiden | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #244 of 275 | 42.6 | 31.9 |
| Park Center | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #246 of 275 | 41.7 | 29.9 |
| Lakeland Park | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #247 of 275 | 41.1 | 28.7 |
| Central | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #251 of 275 | 40.6 | 27.6 |
| Sunny Lane | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #253 of 275 | 40.0 | 26.5 |
| Village Creek | Brooklyn Park | Hennepin County | #267 of 275 | 30.7 | 10.7 |
| Woodland | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #5 of 275 | 84.7 | 99.6 |
| Morley Heights/Parkview | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #6 of 275 | 84.2 | 99.5 |
| North Shore | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #19 of 275 | 79.4 | 98.3 |
| Congdon Park | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #21 of 275 | 79.3 | 98.2 |
| Hunters Park | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #34 of 275 | 77.5 | 97.4 |
| Lakeside/Lester Park | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #35 of 275 | 77.3 | 97.3 |
| Piedmont Heights | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #50 of 275 | 74.6 | 95.5 |
| New Duluth | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #61 of 275 | 72.7 | 94.0 |
| Denfeld | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #87 of 275 | 68.3 | 88.8 |
| Riverside | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #90 of 275 | 68.0 | 88.3 |
| Kenwood | Duluth | Saint Louis County | #105 of 275 | 65.7 | 84.6 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in MN
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in MN?
Westwood Hills is currently #1 of 275 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 87.3.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in MN?
275 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for MN.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in MN?
Creekside has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 92.7.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in MN?
Riverside has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 10.8%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in MN?
Creekside currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 93.2.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in MN?
Indian Trails has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $231,030.
How are neighborhood rankings in MN calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Minnesota Top 10
Top 10 Best Neighborhoods in Minnesota
#1
Westwood Hills
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
#2
Viking Hills
Rochester, Minnesota
#3
Indian Trails
Edina, Minnesota
#4
Brookside
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
#5
Woodland
Duluth, Minnesota
#6
Morley Heights/Parkview
Duluth, Minnesota
#7
Birchcrest
Edina, Minnesota
#8
Kenny
Minneapolis, Minnesota
#9
Glendale
Rochester, Minnesota
#10
Armatage
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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