Question 1

Is Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minneapolis, MN is approximately $339,100 and in Minnetonka, MN it is approximately $451,800 — a difference of $112,700.

Question 2

Is Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

Minnetonka, MN scores higher on safety. Minneapolis, MN has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Minnetonka, MN has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is more walkable. Minneapolis, MN has a Walk Score of 26/100 and Minnetonka, MN has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN has higher-rated schools. Minneapolis, MN has a school rating of 5.7/10 and Minnetonka, MN has a rating of 4/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Minneapolis, MN	Minnetonka, MN
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$339K ✓ Lower price	$452K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$78K	$134K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	26/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	41/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	54/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	6 min ✓ Shorter commute	23 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.7/10 ✓ Better schools	4/10
Best for	young professionalsstudentscommuters	Families with childrenRetirees who value quiet, outdoor livingProfessionals who commute to Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN vs Minnetonka, MN

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