These Are The Best Suburbs To Live In MN: 2021 Niche Rankings

MINNESOTA — Niche has released its list of the top suburbs to live in Minnesota for 2021. The rankings were based on several factors including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities.

The data used came from the United States Census, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control, and other places. Read more about Niche's methodology here.

Eden Prairie topped the list, and was given the following grades:

• Public Schools grade: A+
• Crime & Safety grade: B-
• Housing grade: A
• Nightlife grade: B+
• Good for Families grade: A+
• Diversity: A-

Here are the top suburbs in Minnesota, according to Niche:

1. Eden Prairie
2. Falcon Heights
3. Lauderdale
4. Edina
5. Shoreview
6. Shorewood
7. Chanhassen
8. Plymouth
9. Mendota Heights
10. Minnetonka
11. Eagan
12. St. Louis Park
13. Arden Hills
14. Deephaven
15. Woodbury
16. Golden Valley
17. Medina
18. Dellwood
19. Cascade Township
20. Mahtomedi
21. Victoria
22. Roseville
23. New Brighton
24. Stillwater
25. Excelsior
26. St. Anthony
27. Maple Grove
28. Lakeville
29. Apple Valley
30. Savage

Check out the full list at Niche.