Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Top schools, low crime, and a famously high quality of life around the Twin Cities and beyond.
1. Eden Prairie: Best overall
2. Minneapolis: Best for amenities
3. Rochester: Best for healthcare families
4. Maple Grove: Best for new build
5. St. Paul: Best historic city
6. Woodbury: Best for top schools
7. Bloomington: Best for convenience
8. Duluth: Best lakeside value
Minnesota consistently posts some of the best quality-of-life and education rankings in the country, with safe Twin Cities suburbs, strong schools, and lakes everywhere. Winters are long and cold, so weigh the climate. Here are the 8 best places for families in Minnesota, ranked.