Edina, Minnesota
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 62% of US places
- top 2% for airport distance
- top 15% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for monthly owner costs
Edina is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 53,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, comfortable days, and commute time. It rates lower on sunny days and monthly owner costs.
Official websiteedinamn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in0.9 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$126k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 27% of US places
Home Value$602k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 11% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.11%better than 44% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden17.85%better than 11% of US places
Unemployment3.7%better than 52% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.0 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.2 inbetter than 13% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days99 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.1better than 77% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 76% of US places
School Quality68.4better than 64% of US places
Violent Crime282/100kbetter than 77% of US places
Property Crime1983/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Community
Population53,03797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.865th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2962nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.6%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.1%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.9%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.6%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 81% of US places
Walkability8.6/20better than 79% of US places
Airport Distance7 mibetter than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.6%better than 70% of US places
Amenities Nearby127.46better than 60% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edina an affordable place to live?
- Edina is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 27% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Edina?
- The median home value in Edina is $602k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Edina?
- Median household income in Edina is $126k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Edina?
- Median gross rent in Edina is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Edina safe?
- Edina is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 282/100k (better than 77%). Property crime is 1983/100k.
- What is the weather like in Edina?
- Edina averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 34.0 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Edina?
- Public-school quality in Edina is above average, scoring better than 64% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Edina?
- The average one-way commute in Edina is 21 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)