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Rankings: 10 Safest Places in Minnesota

Medina, MN

How do you rate Medina?

Medina is one of the safest cities in Minnesota. It records very low violent crime near 0.3 per 1,000 residents, with property crime staying under 6 per 1,000 residents. Large-lot zoning, limited retail, and low traffic naturally ...

97/100

Safety Score

Why is Medina safe?

Personal Safety : 97

Personal Safety: 97/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

300%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 95

Property Safety: 95/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

100%

Larceny

61.76%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Arson

Theft From Building

Community Safety : 95

Community Safety: 95/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

Stolen Property Offenses

100%

Vandalism

Weapon Law Violations

Drug / Narcotic Violations

100%

Home Prices in Medina

$911,055

Median Home Rent

$2,800

Homes for Sale in Medina Link

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Corcoran, MN

How do you rate Corcoran?

Corcoran sees violent crime near 0.4 per 1,000 residents and property crime around 7 per 1,000 residents. Newer developments, lower congestion, and planned growth help maintain safety. Residential neighborhoods feel more stable, w...

96/100

Safety Score

Why is Corcoran safe?

Personal Safety : 97

Personal Safety: 97/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

300%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 95

Property Safety: 95/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

66.67%

Larceny

59.46%

Motor Vehicle Theft

50%

Arson

Theft From Building

100%

Community Safety : 92

Community Safety: 92/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

Stolen Property Offenses

100%

Vandalism

40%

Weapon Law Violations

50%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

Home Prices in Corcoran

$545,000

Median Home Rent

$3,490

Homes for Sale in Corcoran Link

(View 149 homes)

Minnetrista, MN

How do you rate Minnetrista?

Minnetrista is a strong contender for the safest city in Minnesota. It maintains extremely low violent crime around 0.2 per 1,000 residents, with property crime near 5 per 1,000 residents. Its low density, lakefront zoning, and mi...

90/100

Safety Score

Why is Minnetrista safe?

Personal Safety : 95

Personal Safety: 95/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

100%

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

40%

Kidnapping / Abduction

100%

Property Safety : 73

Property Safety: 73/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

200%

Larceny

47.06%

Motor Vehicle Theft

33.33%

Arson

100%

Theft From Building

10%

Community Safety : 89

Community Safety: 89/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

54.55%

Stolen Property Offenses

100%

Vandalism

60%

Weapon Law Violations

Drug / Narcotic Violations

Home Prices in Minnetrista

$900,000

Median Home Rent

$3,350

Homes for Sale in Minnetrista Link

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Dayton, MN

How do you rate Dayton?

Dayton reports violent crime close to 0.5 per 1,000 residents, with property crime near 8 per 1,000 residents and trending down. Ongoing development, newer infrastructure, and organized neighborhoods are helping improve safety. Ne...

90/100

Safety Score

Why is Dayton safe?

Personal Safety : 88

Personal Safety: 88/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

Robbery

100%

Aggravated Assault

100%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 90

Property Safety: 90/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

60%

Larceny

23.08%

Motor Vehicle Theft

100%

Arson

100%

Theft From Building

93.33%

Community Safety : 81

Community Safety: 81/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

50%

Stolen Property Offenses

100%

Vandalism

12.5%

Weapon Law Violations

66.67%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

100%

Home Prices in Dayton

$582,500

Median Home Rent

$2,590

Homes for Sale in Dayton Link

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Rosemount, MN

How do you rate Rosemount?

Rosemount is one of the safest towns in Minnesota. It records violent crime around 0.7 per 1,000 residents, with property crime near 10 per 1,000 residents. Low density, steady development, and strong community involvement help ma...

87/100

Safety Score

Why is Rosemount safe?

Personal Safety : 91

Personal Safety: 91/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

25%

Robbery

100%

Aggravated Assault

27.27%

Kidnapping / Abduction

Property Safety : 80

Property Safety: 80/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

Larceny

112

4.67%

Motor Vehicle Theft

11.11%

Arson

100%

Theft From Building

140%

Community Safety : 79

Community Safety: 79/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

27.78%

Stolen Property Offenses

100%

Vandalism

2.47%

Weapon Law Violations

66.67%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

166.67%

Home Prices in Rosemount

$442,419

Median Home Rent

$2,232

Homes for Sale in Rosemount Link

(View 260 homes)

Lakeville, MN

How do you rate Lakeville?

Lakeville maintains violent crime near 0.8 per 1,000 residents, with property crime around 12 per 1,000 residents. Rapid but planned growth, along with a strong family presence, helps keep neighborhoods stable. Newer southern area...

79/100

Safety Score

Why is Lakeville safe?

Personal Safety : 82

Personal Safety: 82/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

100%

Rape

12.5%

Robbery

100%

Aggravated Assault

26.47%

Kidnapping / Abduction

100%

Property Safety : 71

Property Safety: 71/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

9.3%

Larceny

350

7.89%

Motor Vehicle Theft

21.43%

Arson

600%

Theft From Building

40%

Community Safety : 81

Community Safety: 81/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

14.14%

Stolen Property Offenses

16.67%

Vandalism

36.5%

Weapon Law Violations

27.27%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

28.57%

Home Prices in Lakeville

$450,000

Median Home Rent

$2,265

Homes for Sale in Lakeville Link

(View 544 homes)

Eden Prairie, MN

How do you rate Eden Prairie?

Eden Prairie records violent crime around 1.2 per 1,000 residents, with property crime near 18 per 1,000 residents. Strong policing, corporate presence, and well-planned zoning help maintain balance across the city. Residential ar...

78/100

Safety Score

Why is Eden Prairie safe?

Personal Safety : 89

Personal Safety: 89/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

100%

Rape

61.11%

Robbery

40%

Aggravated Assault

9.52%

Kidnapping / Abduction

40%

Property Safety : 63

Property Safety: 63/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

44.19%

Larceny

588

17.76%

Motor Vehicle Theft

37.04%

Arson

50%

Theft From Building

38.3%

Community Safety : 70

Community Safety: 70/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

7.14%

Stolen Property Offenses

34.48%

Vandalism

211

3.21%

Weapon Law Violations

9.09%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

25%

Home Prices in Eden Prairie

$437,500

Median Home Rent

$2,265

Homes for Sale in Eden Prairie Link

(View 254 homes)

Plymouth, MN

How do you rate Plymouth?

Plymouth has a violent crime rate of about 0.9 per 1,000 residents, with property crime around 15 per 1,000. It is one of the major cities in Minnesota that also feels safe. Strong city planning and reliable public services help k...

76/100

Safety Score

Why is Plymouth safe?

Personal Safety : 86

Personal Safety: 86/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

50%

Robbery

50%

Aggravated Assault

36%

Kidnapping / Abduction

500%

Property Safety : 56

Property Safety: 56/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

106

1.92%

Larceny

515

19.91%

Motor Vehicle Theft

33.33%

Arson

100%

Theft From Building

3.09%

Community Safety : 80

Community Safety: 80/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

152

4.83%

Stolen Property Offenses

Vandalism

114

22.97%

Weapon Law Violations

10.71%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

Home Prices in Plymouth

$510,500

Median Home Rent

$2,250

Homes for Sale in Plymouth Link

(View 331 homes)

Minnetonka, MN

How do you rate Minnetonka?

Minnetonka reports violent crime close to 1.0 per 1,000 residents, with property crime near 16 per 1,000 residents. Established neighborhoods, stable incomes, and balanced development support steady safety levels. Lake areas and r...

73/100

Safety Score

Why is Minnetonka safe?

Personal Safety : 84

Personal Safety: 84/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

Rape

22.22%

Robbery

28.57%

Aggravated Assault

15.91%

Kidnapping / Abduction

100%

Property Safety : 48

Property Safety: 48/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

39.8%

Larceny

576

19.44%

Motor Vehicle Theft

15%

Arson

Theft From Building

11.24%

Community Safety : 72

Community Safety: 72/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

24.18%

Stolen Property Offenses

42.11%

Vandalism

124

Weapon Law Violations

22.22%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

Home Prices in Minnetonka

$525,000

Median Home Rent

$2,095

Homes for Sale in Minnetonka Link

(View 272 homes)

#10

Woodbury, MN

How do you rate Woodbury?

Woodbury has a violent crime rate of about 1.1 per 1,000 residents and property crime around 17 per 1,000. Strong infrastructure, planned communities, and active policing help keep things under control. Neighborhoods tend to stay ...

71/100

Safety Score

Why is Woodbury safe?

Personal Safety : 81

Personal Safety: 81/100

based on following Violent Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Homicide

100%

Rape

60%

Robbery

25%

Aggravated Assault

50%

Kidnapping / Abduction

62.5%

Property Safety : 61

Property Safety: 61/100

based on following Property Crimes

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Burglary

107

0.93%

Larceny

819

2.15%

Motor Vehicle Theft

47.06%

Arson

50%

Theft From Building

15.19%

Community Safety : 59

Community Safety: 59/100

based on following Other Offenses

Crime Type

Incidents

YoY Change (%)

Simple Assault

113

11.88%

Stolen Property Offenses

42%

Vandalism

197

31.33%

Weapon Law Violations

10.26%

Drug / Narcotic Violations

143

2.14%

Home Prices in Woodbury

$435,000

Median Home Rent

$2,525

Homes for Sale in Woodbury Link

(View 365 homes)

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Top 3 Safest Places to Live for Retirees in Minnesota

Retirees in Minnesota want more than scenic landscapes — they want safe, peaceful communities with great healthcare and low-maintenance living. These three cities combine low crime rates, senior-friendly amenities, and strong community services to offer retirees a secure and comfortable lifestyle.

Elko New Market - Elko New Market offers a quiet, low-density setting where safety comes from minimal traffic, limited commercial zones, and strong community familiarity. Retirees benefit from calm neighborhoods, easy navigation, and low day-to-day stress. While the town itself is small, access to healthcare is convenient via nearby metro hubs like Lakeville and Burnsville, where major hospitals and specialty clinics are located. Local parks, walking trails, and open green spaces support an active but relaxed lifestyle. It suits retirees who want privacy, predictability, and a secure environment without being too far from essential services. Elko New Market is one of the best places in Minnesota to live comfortably after your retirement.
Medina - Medina combines large residential lots with strict zoning, keeping crime exposure low and neighborhoods quiet. Retirees are drawn to its upscale homes, golf courses, and scenic landscapes that promote a slower pace of life. Access to top-tier healthcare is strong, with major facilities in nearby Plymouth and Minnetonka. The city's spread-out layout reduces congestion and noise, while nearby shopping and dining options add convenience. Medina offers a refined suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. It's ideal for retirees seeking long-term stability and looking for places with low crime in Minnesota.
Minnetrista - Minnetrista stands out for its lake-focused living and consistently low crime levels. Safety is supported by stable residential communities and limited commercial development. Retirees enjoy direct access to Lake Minnetonka, along with parks, trails, and outdoor recreation that support an active lifestyle. Healthcare access is strong through nearby Minnetonka and Waconia medical centers. The city's quiet, scenic setting and long-term residents create a secure, community-driven environment. It's a strong choice for retirees who value nature, space, and a peaceful daily routine.

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Ranking Methodology

To determine the safest places to live, we applied a structured, data-driven methodology using verified crime and public safety datasets. Our analysis incorporates violent crime rates and property crime rates (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program), local law enforcement staffing levels, community safety investment scores, and resident-reported safety data. Each factor was normalized against the Minnesota state average to control for population size and regional differences. The combined metrics were then weighted and aggregated to produce a final Safety Score out of 100, highlighting cities where crime rates are significantly below the state baseline and community safety infrastructure is strongest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cities are considered the cheapest in Minnesota?

Affordable options in Minnesota are often found in smaller cities or outer suburbs where home prices stay below metro averages. Places like Hibbing, Mankato, and St. Cloud typically offer better entry points for buyers. These markets balance affordability with job access and amenities, but buyers should still factor in property taxes, commute costs, and long-term appreciation potential. cheapest cities to live in MN

Is Minnesota safe? How safe are its neighborhoods beyond rankings?

The violent crime rate in Minnesota is around 2.5 per 1,000 residents, well below the national average. It is generally considered a safe state, though safety varies by neighborhood. Suburban cities like Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Lakeville offer lower crime, planned communities, and strong policing. In contrast, Minneapolis has higher crime in certain pockets, with safety varying block by block. Overall, factors like community design, density, and local engagement play a key role, and many residents still report feeling safe.

Will this Minnesota area hold its value long-term?

In Minnesota, long-term value depends on safety, job access, and school quality. Areas near strong employment hubs like healthcare, education, and corporate centers tend to perform better. Safe neighborhoods with stable demand and limited housing supply usually see more consistent appreciation, helping protect resale value even during slower market cycles.

Are there hidden risks in otherwise "safe" homes in Minnesota?

Yes, buyers in Minnesota should watch for property-specific risks not reflected in safety rankings. Common concerns include ice dam roof damage, basement moisture or flooding, and foundation cracks from freeze-thaw cycles. Radon is also commonly found in many homes. A thorough inspection and review of maintenance history are essential to avoid costly surprises after purchase.

How can I find safe neighborhoods in Minnesota?

You can explore detailed local insights through Houzeo's neighborhood guides, which cover safety, amenities, and community vibe. For example, take a look at the Downtown Minneapolis neighborhood guide to better understand what living there is like.

How to buy a house in Minnesota in a safe area?

To learn how to buy a house in Minnesota, start by checking city-level data like total crime rate, median home price, and days on market. Get pre-approved for a mortgage, choose a safe neighborhood, and work with a local agent. Review property records, make an offer, and complete inspections before closing.

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