What are the schools like in Minnetonka, MN?

Minnetonka is served primarily by MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Minnetonka?

The median household income in Minnetonka, MN is $114,867 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Minnetonka, MN?

Minnetonka has an average high temperature of 23.6°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.3 inches.

Minnetonka, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Minnetonka, MN affordable or expensive?

Minnetonka's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Minnetonka is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $430,800 and the median rent is $1,673 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Minnetonka, MN?

Minnetonka has a violent crime rate of 115.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1638.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Minnetonka, MN a Good Place to Live?

Minnetonka is a mid-sized city of 53,529 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $114,867 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Minnetonka stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Minnetonka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Minnetonka city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Minnetonka's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Minnetonka costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Minnetonka, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$430,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,673	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$114,867	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Minnetonka's violent crime rate is 115.5 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

115.5 /100k

Property Crime

1638.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Minnetonka is served primarily by MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Minnetonka, MN	National Avg
School District	MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Minnetonka sees average highs of 23.6°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 32.7 inches of annual precipitation and 54.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Minnetonka, MN
Average High — January	23.6°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	32.7"
Annual Snowfall	54.3"

Demographics

Metric	Minnetonka, MN	National Avg
Population	53,529	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	6.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hopkins, MN 3 mi Woodland, MN 3 mi Deephaven, MN 4 mi Wayzata, MN 4 mi St. Louis Park, MN 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Minnetonka

Minnetonka, MN is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

55345 55305 55343

Minnetonka vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minnetonka, MN affordable or expensive?

Minnetonka's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Minnetonka roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $430,800 and median rent is $1,673/month.

What is the crime rate in Minnetonka, MN?

Minnetonka's violent crime rate is 115.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1638.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Minnetonka?

Public schools in Minnetonka are operated by MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 62.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Minnetonka, MN a good place to live?

Minnetonka, MN has a population of 53,529, a median household income of $114,867, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Minnetonka?

Minnetonka averages 23.6°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.7 inches with about 54.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Minnetonka?

Minnetonka, MN is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 55345, 55305, 55343.

What is the population of Minnetonka?

The population of Minnetonka, Minnesota is 53,529 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Minnetonka?

Key numbers for living in Minnetonka: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $430,800, median household income $114,867, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minnetonka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.