Question 1

Is Minnetonka, MN or Saint Paul, MN cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Saint Paul, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minnetonka, MN is approximately $451,800 and in Saint Paul, MN it is approximately $444,800 — a difference of $7,000.

Question 2

Is Minnetonka, MN or Saint Paul, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Minnetonka, MN or Saint Paul, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Saint Paul, MN is more walkable. Minnetonka, MN has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Saint Paul, MN has a Walk Score of 42/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Minnetonka, MN or Saint Paul, MN?

Accepted Answer

Saint Paul, MN has higher-rated schools. Minnetonka, MN has a school rating of 4/10 and Saint Paul, MN has a rating of 6.1/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Minnetonka, MN or Saint Paul, MN?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Minnetonka, MN	Saint Paul, MN
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$452K	$445K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$134K ✓ Higher income	$112K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	42/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	20/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	25/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	23 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	4/10	6.1/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with childrenRetirees who value quiet, outdoor livingProfessionals who commute to Minneapolis	young professionalscommutersfirst‑time homebuyers

Minnetonka, MN vs Saint Paul, MN

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