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You’re going to love living in Minneapolis, MN! The Institute for Quality of Life ranked Minneapolis as the second-happiest city in America in 2025. The institute praised Minneapolis for its great educational opportunities, innovative workforce, and accessible healthcare services. Minneapolis is well-known for its lakes and parks, diverse arts scene, and industrial history.Â
We at The Move Crew have served Minneapolis for over 10 years, performing over 10,000 relocations. We’ve performed moves in all parts of Minneapolis, helping single-family home owners, apartment renters, and families relocate to, from, and between Minneapolis neighborhoods. We serve all of Minneapolis, all of the Minneapolis metropolitan area, and the entire Twin Cities area, including cities near Minneapolis like Lake Elmo and Orono. Here’s what to know about the areas we serve in Minneapolis.
According to the City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis has 83 official neighborhoods sorted into 11 communities. Each community has something to offer, with most communities catering to certain demographics like young professionals or families with young children. Here are the communities in Minneapolis, with the best neighborhoods in Minneapolis listed:Â
Bde Maka Ska-Isles (55403, 55405, 55408, and 55416): Bde Maka Ska-Isles (formerly known as Calhoun-Isles) is well-known for its parks and outdoor destinations, including Lake of the Isles Park and Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary. The community offers diverse real estate, including upscale single-family homes for sale and one-bedroom townhomes perfect for singles. Neighborhoods in the community include Bryn Mawr, Cedar-Isles-Dawn, East Bde Maka Ska, East Isles, Kenwood, Lowry Hill, Lowry Hill East, South Uptown, and West Maka Ska.
Camden (55411, 55412, and 55430): Camden is the northernmost neighborhood in Minneapolis, offering a quaint environment near the Mississippi River. The community is the most affordable community in Minneapolis, with most homes costing less than $300,000. You can purchase a one-or two-bedroom cottage or Craftsman bungalow, making the community suitable for singles and couples without children. Neighborhoods in Camden include Camden Industrial Area, Cleveland, Folwell, Lind-Bohanon, Humboldt Industrial Area, McKinley, Shingle Creek, Victory, and Webber-Camden.
Camden (55411, 55412, and 55430): Camden is the northernmost neighborhood in Minneapolis, offering a quaint environment near the Mississippi River. The community is the most affordable community in Minneapolis, with most homes costing less than $300,000. You can purchase a one-or two-bedroom cottage or Craftsman bungalow, making the community suitable for singles and couples without children. Neighborhoods in Camden include Camden Industrial Area, Cleveland, Folwell, Lind-Bohanon, Humboldt Industrial Area, McKinley, Shingle Creek, Victory, and Webber-Camden.
Central (55401-55405, 55411, 55415, 55454, and 55487): Central Minneapolis (also known as Downtown Minneapolis) is the business and city center of Minneapolis, home to the corporate headquarters of major businesses like Target and US Bancorp. It’s a great place for young professionals and commuters, with the METRO Green Line connecting Central Minneapolis to Downtown St. Paul. Neighborhoods in Central include Downtown East, Downtown West, Elliot Park, Loring Park, North Loop, and Stevens Square/Loring Heights.
Longfellow (55404, 55406, and 55417): Longfellow is a residential neighborhood with fewer attractions than other Minneapolis communities, making it suitable for retirees and people looking for peace and quiet. You can move into a Craftsman-style bungalow or single-family home and shop at local businesses along East 42nd Avenue. Neighborhoods in Longfellow include Cooper, Hiawatha, Howe, Longfellow, and Seward.
Near North (55405 and 55411): Near North is a diverse community, being a hub for the African American and Jewish communities in Minneapolis. Near North has gridlike streets, making it an accessible and walkable community. Neighborhoods in Near North include Harrison, Hawthorne, Jordan, Near North, Sumner-Glenwood, and Willard Hay.
Nokomis (55406, 55407, 55409, 55417, 55419, and 55423): Nokomis is best known for Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha Creek, the top boating and swimming destinations in Minneapolis. The community borders Minneapolis International Airport, making it suitable for commuters. The official neighborhoods in Nokomis include Diamond Lake, Ericsson, Field, Hale, Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, Northrop, Page, Regina, and Wenonah.Â
Northeast (55413, 55414, 55418, and 55421): Northeast Minneapolis is a revitalizing community with historic buildings and homes for sale next to modern and trendy stores and restaurants. The Northeast community is the best place to live for artists, as it’s home to many popular art galleries, including Casket Arts and Thorp Building. Neighborhoods in Northeast Minneapolis include Audubon Park, Beltrami, Bottineau, Columbia Park, Holland, Logan Park, Marshall Terrace, Northeast Park, Sheridan, St. Anthony East, St. Anthony West, Waite Park, and Window Park.Â
Phillips (55404, 55407, and 55408): Phillips is a vibrant and diverse community, with people of Swedish, Norwegian, Somali, and Mexican descent living in Phillips. It’s one of the best places to live in Minneapolis for restaurant lovers, with Maria’s Cafe, Quruxlow Restaurant, and Pow Wow Grounds providing casual and affordable meals. Neighborhoods in Phillips include East Phillips, Midtown Phillips, Phillips West, and Ventura Village.Â
Powderhorn (55404-55409): Powderhorn is the home of George Floyd Square, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Hennepin History Museum. It’s popular among activists, museum lovers, and families, who enjoy the spacious yet affordable homes for sale in Powderhorn. Neighborhoods in Powderhorn include Bancroft, Bryant, Central, Corcoran, Lyndale, Powderhorn Park, Standish, and Whittier.Â
Southwest (55408-55410, 55416, and 55419): Southwest Minneapolis is one of the best communities in Minneapolis for shoppers, with major stores like Wagners Garden Center Minneapolis and Wedge Linden Hills. It’s one of the most upscale places to live in Minneapolis, with newly built five-bedroom single-family homes available for sale. Neighborhoods in Southwest Minneapolis include Armatage, East Harriet, Fulton, Kenny, King Field, Linden Hills, Lynnhurst, Tangletown, and Windom.Â
University (55401, 55413, 55414, 55454, and 55455): University is the home of the University of Minnesota main campus, and it’s a hub for college students and young professionals. Official neighborhoods in the University of Minnesota area include Cedar-Riverside, Como, Marcy Holmes, Mid-City Industrial, Nicollet Island/West Bank, Prospect Park, and University.Â
Minneapolis is a prosperous city that offers exemplary educational opportunities, including great K-12 schools and colleges. Here’s what you should know about income and educational rates in Minneapolis.Â
According to the US Census, the median household income in Minneapolis in 2024 was $77,732. Families have a median household income of $113,083 a year, while non-family households have a median income of $57,842. The per capita income was $50,605.
Economic disparities in Minneapolis are significant. 14.3% of households make over $200,000 a year, while 32.1% make less than $50,000. According to Statistical Atlas, the wealthiest Minneapolis neighborhoods by median household income are:Â
The least wealthy Minneapolis neighborhoods are:Â
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Minneapolis has a growing economy, though economic growth has slowed down in recent years. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the job market grew by 1% overall, and wages and salaries grew by nearly 4.0%.
According to the US Census, 56.9% of Minneapolis residents older than 25 have a bachelor’s degree or higher. 23.1% have a graduate or professional degree.Â
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, the Twin Cities metropolitan area has 56 public school districts. Most students living in Minneapolis attend school in the Minneapolis Public School District. A smaller number of students attend private schools, though there are dozens of private schools in Minneapolis and surrounding cities. Notable colleges and universities in Minneapolis include the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Minneapolis College.
You can enjoy great schools while living in Minneapolis, including private schools with unique and specialized programs. Here are the best schools in Minneapolis.Â
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, 92% of students at the Minneapolis Public School District agree or strongly agree that teachers care about their students. 73.8% of students in the Class of 2024 graduated from high school in 2024 or earlier.Â
US News ranks Lake Harriet Upper Elementary as the best elementary school in Minneapolis, also ranking it in the top 10 elementary schools in Minnesota. 84% of Lake Harriet students test at or above the proficiency level in mathematics, over twice the state and district rates. US News also ranks Burroughs Elementary School and Kenny Elementary School in the top 20 elementary schools in Minnesota.Â
US News ranks Anthony Middle School as the best middle school in the Minneapolis Public School District. 65% of Anthony Middle School students test at or above the proficiency level in reading, 19 percentage points higher than the state rate. US News also ranks Justice Page Middle School and Sanford Middle School as top elementary schools in Minneapolis.
US News ranks Camden High School (formerly Patrick Henry High School) as the best high school in Minneapolis. Camden has numerous unique programs, including a Hmong bilingual program, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, and Native American studies classes. Other top-ranked high schools in Minneapolis on US News include Washburn High School and Southwest High School.Â
You have a few options for alternative middle and high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. Nawayee Center School serves American Indian and Indigenous youth from grades 7-12, providing an Indigenous-centered education, including Dakota and Ojibwe-language classes. PCYC Arts & Technology High School provides an arts-focused education and maintains its own theater with regular productions from students.
Most private schools in Minneapolis are Christian schools, with some being Catholic and others being non-denominational. Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is a private school district that supports 90 Catholic schools in the Twin Cities. Saint Helena Catholic School is one of the oldest Catholic schools in Minneapolis, opening its doors in 1926. It’s a K-8 school with intentionally small classroom sizes, ensuring individualized support for your student.
Breck School in Golden Valley is an Episcopal PreK-12 day school. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, centered on critical thinking and strong communication. High school students participate in community service every Wednesday, and seniors give four- to six-minute speeches in front of the entire school.
Minnehaha Academy is a non-denominational Christian school with a 100% college acceptance rate and 30 fine arts performing groups. It’s a PreK-12 school with unique programs, including an International Space Station Program in which students design science experiments for the ISS.Â
Smith Jewish Academy is a K-8 Jewish day school. Students participate in Hebrew-language and Jewish studies classes throughout their time at Smith, as well as weekly arts, information science, and technology classes.Â
If you’re looking for secular private schools, you can send your child to Blake School. Blake School is one of the oldest private schools in the Twin Cities, having been founded in 1900. 85% of faculty members at Blake hold advanced degrees, and there are over 100 student clubs.
US News ranks the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in the top 60 national universities and the top 30 public schools. The university has top programs in nursing, management information systems, and chemical engineering.Â
Minneapolis College is a public community college offering more than 100 associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas. The college offers technical programs that can help advance your career, including programs in the liberal arts, nursing, and business.Â
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design is one of the top visual arts colleges and art schools in America. It offers unique programs in comic art, creative leadership, and furniture design.Â
Dunwoody College of Technology is a technical school with over 40 certificate, associate, and bachelor’s programs. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 11:1, and students have an average starting salary of $62,710 shortly after graduation.
Minneapolis is a convenient and accessible city, thanks to its public transportation system and major roadways. Here’s what you should know about the public transportation and highways in Minneapolis.Â
Metro Transit serves the Twin Cities with 159 routes. 74 routes are commuter express bus routes, while 47 are local and suburban local bus routes, and 30 are core local bus routes. Commuter express and suburban routes stop in the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, while core bus routes run through the downtown area. Metro Transit also offers five bus rapid transit routes, two light rail routes, and one commuter rail route. Some routes are currently suspended, so you should use the Metro Transit schedules and maps to see what routes are available.Â
You can rent bikes and scooters from Lime and Spin. Ride-sharing companies in Minneapolis include Hich, Moov, and MyWeels.
There is no one highway that runs through the entirety of Minneapolis. Interstate 94 runs through the northern portion of the city, while Interstate 35 West runs through the southern portion. The two interstates meet close to the city center and form a semi-circle around it, making it easy to access Downtown Minneapolis. Interstate 394 also runs through the western portion of Minneapolis.Â
Minnesota State Highway 55 runs through western and southeastern Minneapolis and connects with Interstates 35 West and 94. Minnesota State Highway 65 runs through northeastern Minneapolis and connects the city to Columbia Heights, Fridley, and other suburbs.Â
The busiest streets in Minneapolis are also high-injury streets, and they’re consolidated in the city center. Major roads like Minnesota State Highway 55 have higher traffic congestion and accident rates than less commonly used roads. Consider using backroads and side streets when getting around Minneapolis, including streets like 54th Street East. Scenic streets in Minneapolis include the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, which loops through Minneapolis and its suburbs.Â
Minneapolis is well known for its parks and lakes, which cater to nearly every outdoor activity. Besides outdoor destinations, you can enjoy great museums and kid-friendly attractions. Here are the best things to do in Minneapolis today.Â
Minnehaha Regional Park is one of the largest parks in Minneapolis, covering 167.24 acres and containing waterfalls, wading pools, and playgrounds for small children. Minnehaha is a dog-friendly park with an on-site fenced dog park. It’s also a bike-friendly park with bike trails looping through the park and providing scenic views of the Mississippi River.Â
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is one of the largest art museums in America, home to a permanent collection of over 100,000 works of art. The museum offers free general admission to guests of all ages and is well known for its collections of Asian and European art.Â
The Guthrie Theater is one of the top regional theaters in America. The theater is home to musical and theatrical performances throughout the year, including annual performances of A Christmas Carol and Shakespearean plays. Students can attend matinees at discounted prices and learn more about theater from professional actors and directors.Â
Target Field is the home stadium for the Minnesota Twins, with baseball games taking place between April and September. The field is also open for private tours, musical performances, and special events throughout the year.
The Walker Art Center is a contemporary art museum that’s home to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and other indoor and outdoor galleries. The museum houses a permanent collection of over 13,000 works of art, including works from Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, and Marcel Duchamp.Â
The American Swedish Institute is a museum and cultural center dedicated to Swedish and Scandinavian culture and history, housed in a 1908 mansion. The museum offers exhibitions with artworks from Swedish artists, historic artifacts, and interactive displays. You and your kids can also enjoy musical and theatrical performances and movie screenings throughout the year.Â
You can see what time it is in Minneapolis by visiting Time.is. Minneapolis is in the Central Time Zone (UTC -5/-6) and follows daylight saving time between March and November. Minneapolis has the same time as Chicago, and it’s one hour behind New York City.
You can check the current temperature in Minneapolis MN by visiting KARE 11 and other local news websites. Remember that the temperature in Minneapolis can change quickly depending on weather conditions. Temperatures in Minneapolis are warm in summer and freezing in winter.
It is 154 miles from Minneapolis to Duluth MN. Depending on traffic, it can take 2.5 hours to drive from Minneapolis to Duluth. Some routes may be slightly longer, depending on road closures and traffic conditions. Interstate 35 is the only road that provides direct access from Minneapolis to Duluth.
The Move Crew has performed thousands of successful, stress-free moves across Minneapolis, helping singles, couples, and families with their moving needs. We serve all of Minneapolis, all of the Minneapolis metropolitan area, and the entire Twin Cities area. Call our Minneapolis movers at 612-361-6787 for a free estimate now.
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