Best MN Suburbs To Raise A Family: How Mendota Heights Ranks

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — Mendota heights is among the best places to raise a family in Minnesota, according to a new report.

"The Best Places to Raise a Family ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of key factors that are meaningful for families," states Niche. "This grade takes into account key factors, such as the quality of local schools, safety, affordability, and access to family amenities, in an attempt to measure the appeal of an area for families."

Data for the study came from the U.S. Census, Bureau of Labor, FBI, CDC, among other sources.

Mendota Heights ranked 19th overall:

• Public Schools: A
• Crime & Safety: C+
• Housing: A
• Diversity: B-

Here are the top 50 suburbs in Minnesota for raising a family, according to Niche:

1. Shorewood (near Minneapolis, MN)
2. Eden Prairie (near Minneapolis, MN)
3. Deephaven (near Minneapolis, MN)
4. Chanhassen (near Minneapolis, MN)
5. Edina (near Minneapolis, MN)
6. Shoreview (near St. Paul, MN)
7. Dellwood (near St. Paul, MN)
8. Plymouth (near Minneapolis, MN)
9. Minnetonka (near Minneapolis, MN)
10. Arden Hills (near St. Paul, MN)
11. Victoria (near Minneapolis, MN)
12. Medina (near Minneapolis, MN)
13. Falcon Heights (near St. Paul, MN)
14. Woodbury (Washington County)
15. Eagan (Dakota County)
16. Tonka Bay (near Minneapolis, MN)
17. Mahtomedia (Washington County)
18. Excelsior (near Minneapolis, MN)
19. Mendota Heights (Dakota County)
20. Lakeville (Dakota County)
21. Rosemount (Dakota County)
22. Wayzata (near Minneapolis, MN)
23. St. Louis Park (near Minneapolis, MN)
24. Lauderdale (near St. Paul, MN)
25. Maple Grove (near Minneapolis, MN)
26. Golden Valley (near Minneapolis, MN)
27. Savage (near Minneapolis, MN)
28. Carver (near Minneapolis, MN)
29. St. Anthony (near Minneapolis, MN)
30. Minnetrista (near Minneapolis, MN)
31. North Oaks (near St. Paul, MN)
32. New Brighton (near St. Paul, MN)
33. Lake Elmo (near St. Paul, MN)
34. Orono (near Minneapolis, MN)
35. West Lakeland Town (near St. Paul, MN)
36. Apple Valley (near Minneapolis, MN)
37. Vadnais Heights (near St. Paul, MN)
38. Prior Lake (near Minneapolis, MN)
39. Chaska (near Minneapolis, MN)
40. Bayton Township (near St. Paul, MN)
41. Stillwater Township (Washington County)
42. Stillwater (Washington County)
43. Mound (near Minneapolis, MN)
44. Cascade Township (near Rochester, MN)
45. Byron (near Rochester, MN)
46. Roseville (near St. Paul, MN)
47. Haverhill Township (near Rochester, MN)
48. Afton (near St. Paul, MN)
49. Hopkins (near Minneapolis, MN)
50. Mounds View (near Minneapolis, MN)

See the full list here.