Living in Minnetonka
Minnetonka is a large place in Minnesota, United States, home to 51,669 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 4%, #400 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 5%, #335 of 7,271), young families (top 7%, #808 of 11,898).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Minnetonka
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Minneapolis, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 46 min and sets around 23:36; in late June it sets around 4:04.
How Minnetonka ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #808 of 11,898 | #78 of 211 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #2,773 of 9,771 | #148 of 207 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,878 of 8,006 | #110 of 151 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #1,148 of 6,237 | #72 of 116 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #2,974 of 9,474 | #47 of 173 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,405 of 9,474 | #54 of 173 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,860 of 10,762 | #42 of 233 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #616 of 4,537 | #26 of 79 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #770 of 4,444 | #27 of 77 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #573 of 3,053 | #20 of 56 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #799 of 7,271 | #42 of 146 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #1,134 of 6,227 | #44 of 99 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #1,145 of 3,933 | #25 of 63 | Map |
| Student | 56 | #1,742 of 2,119 | #45 of 48 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 55 | #1,657 of 8,006 | #87 of 151 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #4,892 of 12,111 | #211 of 263 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 66 | #941 of 4,114 | #25 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #335 of 7,271 | #19 of 146 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #1,172 of 9,474 | #45 of 173 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #13,301 of 18,063 | #374 of 398 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #12,778 of 16,523 | #318 of 368 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #13,439 of 18,063 | #372 of 398 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #281 of 16,523 | #7 of 368 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #135 of 21,167 | #20 of 512 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #1,113 of 12,111 | #103 of 263 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 79 | #400 of 12,111 | #30 of 263 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #1,349 of 4,750 | #38 of 82 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hopkins (Minnesota) 3 km
- Minnetonka Mills 6 km
- Chanhassen 6 km
- Shorewood (Minnesota) 7 km
- Eden Prairie 7 km
- Orono (Minnesota) 10 km
- Plymouth (Minnesota) 11 km
- Edina (Minnesota) 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.