American Relocation EngineMetro rankings and relocation insights
Midwest

Minneapolis, MN

High incomes and institutional depth offset colder winters.

Best overall: 28Population: 3,713,668Median home: $386,374

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Score breakdown

How this metro wins

family affordability index0
remote worker advantage18
wealth accumulation potential32
school to cost ratio40
climate comfort score7
career mobility score32
raising kids score39
safety score68
disaster resilience score6
migration momentum score33
best overall score28
Tradeoffs

What a family should watch

Elevated disaster exposure compared with peersHigher effective tax burdenTighter family affordabilityLess climate comfort than sunbelt peers
Median rent$1,681
Median income$99,833
School score80

Housing trend

Housing remains comparatively accessible for a growth-oriented metro.

Jobs trend

Job growth is steadier than explosive, which can appeal to households prioritizing stability.

Migration trend

Migration is positive but measured, which can mean fewer boomtown distortions.

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