Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minneapolis, MN is approximately $434,600 and in Plymouth, MN it is approximately $428,700 — a difference of $5,900.

Question 2

Is Minneapolis, MN or Plymouth, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, MN scores higher on safety. Minneapolis, MN has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High. Plymouth, MN has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Minneapolis, MN or Plymouth, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is more walkable. Minneapolis, MN has a Walk Score of 15/100 and Plymouth, MN has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN has higher-rated schools. Minneapolis, MN has a school rating of 5.4/10 and Plymouth, MN has a rating of 5/10.

Question 5

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	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$435K	$429K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$99K ✓ Higher income	$99K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	15/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	41/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	36/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	11 min ✓ Shorter commute	19 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	5.4/10 ✓ Better schools	5/10
Best for	Young professionalsRemote workersUrban dwellers	Families with school-aged childrenCommuters to MinneapolisHigh‑income earners seeking quiet suburbs

Minneapolis, MN vs Plymouth, MN

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