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Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MN is a center for business, arts and professional sports. Six Fortune 500 companies are headquartered here, including Target and U.S. Bancorp. The city has a thriving theater climate featuring the world-famous Walker Art Center. Home to the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and Twins, professional sports fans have lots to see. With so much to offer, Minneapolis has received numerous accolades, including the Best Cities for Entrepreneurs, Best Beer Cities, Top 10 Downtowns, Top 10 Healthiest Cities, and more.

Minneapolis Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Minneapolis

Median Household Income

^$59,715

Median Home Value

^$263,618

Housing Affordability Index

101

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

16.90^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Minneapolis

Unemployment Rate

4.70^%

Total Businesses

17860

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

50.90^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

74.70^%

Food Scene in Minneapolis

45.90^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

33.00

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

52.40^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,218.00

Food Scenes

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Love Where You Live In Minneapolis

Volunteerism Rate

18.20^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

54.20^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

8.10^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

67.60

Health in Minneapolis

91.50^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

17.70^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.40

29.00^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Minneapolis

Average Mortgage Amount

^$829.32

Median Rent

^$864

46.80^%

Of Homes Owned

53.20^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Minneapolis

11.30^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

14.40^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

13.40^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

18.20^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year