Plymouth, MN
Overall Livability
87
out of 100
π
87
Livability
π°
75
Affordability
π
98
Educational Attainment
π‘
89
Crime & Safety
β
β
Weather
City Overview
Population
79,918
Median Age
41
Median Income
$130,131
Poverty Rate
4%
Housing
Median Home Value
$447,600
Median Monthly Rent
$1,625
Homeownership Rate
75%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
37%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher98%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher65%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband95%
Average Commute Time
25 min
π
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime (per 1k)
0.65
Property Crime (per 1k)
12.73
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Similar overall livability
Pros
- βVery affordable cost of living
- βHighly educated population
- βLow crime rate
- βExcellent broadband internet access
- βStrong homeownership community
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
24%
18β34
17%
35β54
29%
55β64
14%
65+
17%
Key Facts
- Population
- 79,918
- Median Income
- $130,131
- Median Rent
- $1,625
- Median Home Value
- $447,600
- Median Age
- 40.7
- Homeownership
- 75%
- Broadband Access
- 95%
- Avg Commute
- 25 min
Nearby Cities
- Brooklyn Park13 km
- Minneapolis17 km
- Bloomington24 km
- St. Paul29 km
- Rochester137 km
Featured In Rankings
- #12Most Affordable Cities in America (2026)
- #10Most Educated Cities in America (2026)
- #4Best Cities for Remote Workers (2026)
- #7Best Cities for Families (2026)
- #19Best Cities for Retirees (2026)
- #25Cities Where Renters Pay the Least (2026)
- #20Best Cities for Software Developers (2026)
- #12Best Cities for Tech Workers (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Nurses (2026)
- #4Best Cities for Healthcare Workers (2026)
- #4Best Cities for Teachers (2026)
- #6Best Cities for Lawyers (2026)
- #2Best Cities for Business Managers (2026)
- #3Best Cities for Accountants (2026)
- #11Best Cities for Marketing Professionals (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Retail Workers (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Retail Managers (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Customer Service Workers (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Service Workers (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Construction Workers (2026)
- #9Best Cities for Manufacturing Workers (2026)
- #10Best Cities for Truck Drivers (2026)
- #4Best Cities for Law Enforcement (2026)
- #5Best Cities for Insurance Workers (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Hospitality Workers (2026)
- #7Best Cities for Counselors (2026)
Other Cities in Minnesota
- Brooklyn Park84,951
- Duluth86,772
- Bloomington89,244
- Rochester120,848
- St. Paul308,806
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 75
- Educational Attainment
- 98
- Crime & Safety
- 89
- Weather
- β