Hennepin County, Minnesota
Among the top 1% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
- top 2% for walkability
- top 3% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for natural disaster risk
Hennepin County is a county in Minnesota with about 1,271,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and broadband access. It rates lower on property crime and natural disaster risk.
Official websitehennepin.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.0 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$93k94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 17% of US counties
Home Value$358k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 7% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 6% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.16%better than 29% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden17.03%better than 5% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 59% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.9 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall53.0 inbetter than 10% of US counties
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 6% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk98.3better than 2% of US counties
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 10% of US counties
School Quality77.6better than 81% of US counties
Violent Crime1422/100kbetter than 17% of US counties
Property Crime3297/100kbetter than 3% of US counties
Community
Population1,270,78799th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.217th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5079th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+442nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.9%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.1%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)7.1%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 61% of US counties
Walkability12.2/20better than 98% of US counties
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 97% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.5%better than 93% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.75better than 45% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 35% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hennepin County an affordable place to live?
- Hennepin County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hennepin County?
- The median home value in Hennepin County is $358k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hennepin County?
- Median household income in Hennepin County is $93k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hennepin County?
- Median gross rent in Hennepin County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hennepin County safe?
- Hennepin County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1422/100k (better than 17%). Property crime is 3297/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hennepin County?
- Hennepin County averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 32.9 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hennepin County?
- Public-school quality in Hennepin County is above average, scoring better than 81% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hennepin County?
- The average one-way commute in Hennepin County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)