Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minneapolis, MN is approximately $339,100 and in Plymouth, MN it is approximately $428,700 — a difference of $89,600.

Question 2

Is Minneapolis, MN or Plymouth, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN has higher-rated schools. Minneapolis, MN has a school rating of 5.7/10 and Plymouth, MN has a rating of 5/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Minneapolis, MN	Plymouth, MN
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$339K ✓ Lower price	$429K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$78K	$99K ✓ 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	19 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.7/10 ✓ Better schools	5/10
Best for	young professionalsstudentscommuters	Families with school-aged childrenCommuters to MinneapolisHigh‑income earners seeking quiet suburbs

Minneapolis, MN vs Plymouth, MN

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