New: Get Kurby insights right inside Zillow, Trulia, and Redfin

    Add to Chrome
    logo
    Neighborhoods/Minnesota

    Best Neighborhoods for Families in Minnesota (2026 Rankings)

    Finding the best family-friendly neighborhoods in Minnesota means looking at safety, walkability, and community stability. We analyzed 25 neighborhoods to find areas with the lowest crime rates combined with strong homeownership and walkability.

    WindomMN
    Kurby Score: 86
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 71.5%
    Home Value: $141,900
    AftonMN
    Kurby Score: 85
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 97.9%
    Home Value: $640,300
    Elko New MarketMN
    Kurby Score: 90
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 90.7%
    Home Value: $381,600
    4
    OsseoMN
    Kurby Score: 74
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 48.0%
    Home Value: $251,700
    5
    St. JamesMN
    Kurby Score: 82
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 74.2%
    Home Value: $94,900
    6
    MonticelloMN
    Kurby Score: 68
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $279,600
    AQI: 38
    7
    Mountain IronMN
    Kurby Score: 87
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 69.3%
    Home Value: $166,900
    8
    BarnesvilleMN
    Kurby Score: 69
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 79.2%
    Home Value: $201,900
    AQI: 38
    9
    North MankatoMN
    Kurby Score: 68
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $235,500
    AQI: 38
    10
    CokatoMN
    Kurby Score: 66
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 67.2%
    Home Value: $194,100
    AQI: 38
    11
    ChatfieldMN
    Kurby Score: 70
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 83.6%
    Home Value: $208,500
    AQI: 38
    12
    Park RapidsMN
    Kurby Score: 71
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 45.1%
    Home Value: $222,300
    13
    MarshallMN
    Kurby Score: 66
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $188,100
    AQI: 38
    14
    GlenwoodMN
    Kurby Score: 82
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 59.6%
    Home Value: $176,900
    15
    Pelican RapidsMN
    Kurby Score: 83
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 66.2%
    Home Value: $175,800
    16
    PlymouthMN
    Kurby Score: 65
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $447,600
    AQI: 28
    17
    WoodburyMN
    Kurby Score: 69
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $409,900
    AQI: 28
    18
    BlaineMN
    Kurby Score: 68
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $303,800
    AQI: 28
    19
    St. CloudMN
    Kurby Score: 60
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $189,600
    AQI: 28
    20
    EaganMN
    Kurby Score: 68
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $362,200
    AQI: 28
    21
    BurnsvilleMN
    Kurby Score: 68
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $315,700
    AQI: 28
    22
    Sleepy EyeMN
    Kurby Score: 90
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.6%
    Home Value: $130,000
    23
    HanoverMN
    Kurby Score: 88
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 90.0%
    Home Value: $396,600
    24
    BensonMN
    Kurby Score: 84
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 63.3%
    Home Value: $129,200
    25
    Big LakeMN
    Kurby Score: 66
    Violent Crime Rate: 1.2 per 1K
    Homeownership: 84.0%
    Home Value: $266,600
    AQI: 38

    More Minnesota Guides

    Safest Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest violent crime rates

    Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by Walk Score

    Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by affordability index

    Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Minnesota

    ranked by safety and affordability

    Neighborhoods with the Cleanest Air in Minnesota

    ranked by Air Quality Index

    Best Neighborhoods for Commuters in Minnesota

    ranked by transit score

    Best Neighborhoods for Biking in Minnesota

    ranked by bike score

    Quietest Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest road noise levels

    Lowest Crime Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest property crime rates

    Highest Homeownership Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by homeownership rate

    Most Affordable Rent Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest median rent

    Highest Income Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by median household income

    Lowest Unemployment Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest unemployment rate

    Best Climate-Resilient Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest climate risk score

    Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest electricity rates

    Lowest Property Tax Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by median annual property tax

    Best Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers in Minnesota

    ranked by affordability index

    Best Neighborhoods with Public Transit in Minnesota

    ranked by transit score

    Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Minnesota

    ranked by walkability score

    Greenest Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by best air quality

    Most Populated Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by population

    Lowest Poverty Rate Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest poverty rate

    Highest Home Value Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by median home value

    Most Affordable Housing Neighborhoods in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest median home value

    Safest Neighborhoods (Low Property Crime) in Minnesota

    ranked by lowest property crime rates

    Want detailed data for a specific address?

    Search any address in Minnesota for a comprehensive AI-powered neighborhood report.