Apple Valley, MN vs Minneapolis, MN

Apple Valley, MN vs Minneapolis, MN: What the data shows

Apple Valley, MN is in Apple Valley, MN while Minneapolis, MN is in Minneapolis, MN — both in the same state. On home prices, Apple Valley, MN is the more affordable option at $333,300 median — $101,300 less than Minneapolis, MN's $434,600. WYLT rates Apple Valley, MN as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Minneapolis, MN as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Apple Valley, MN has the stronger safety profile of the two. Apple Valley, MN has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Minneapolis, MN has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Apple Valley, MN has Low flood risk and Minneapolis, MN has Low flood risk.

Minneapolis, MN is the more walkable neighborhood. Apple Valley, MN scores 9/100 (car-dependent) versus Minneapolis, MN's 15/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Minneapolis, MN has the higher school rating — Apple Valley, MN rates 4.3/10 and Minneapolis, MN rates 5.4/10.