Best Places To Live In America 2022: Where Edina Ranks

Edina MN

16 March, 2022

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EDINA, MN — Edina is among the 500 best places to live in America, according to data and analytics website Niche. Edina was ranked 423rd among all places in the United States, according to a new study from Niche. The "best places" ranking includes cities, suburbs, towns and local neighborhoods. Niche ranked 18,515 places for its list. "The Best Places to Live ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area," according to the ranking's methodology. Galleria Edina Sold For $150M To Twin Cities Investors: Reports Niche's study accounts for "several key factors of a location, including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities in an attempt to measure the overall quality of an area." Data used in Niche's study came from the U.S. Census, the FBI, federal health and labor statistics, plus millions of resident reviews. Edina Boys Hockey Team Wins Consolation Bracket At State Tourney Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania — a suburb of Philadelphia — was named as the best place to live in the U.S. for the third year in a row. Edina is ranked as the fourth-best suburb to live in Minnesota and the 233rd-best suburb in America, according to Niche. Here's how Niche graded Edina's key metrics: Public Schools: A+Crime & Safety: B-Housing: BNightlife: A-Good for Families: A+Diversity: BJobs: A-Weather: C+Cost of Living: C+Health & Fitness: A+Outdoor Activities: A-Commute: AOverall Grade: A+ Here are the top ten places to live in Minnesota, and where they rank nationally: Falcon Heights — No. 197Eden Prairie — No. 220Lauderdale — No. 373Edina — No. 423Shoreview — No. 522Plymouth — No. 782Mendota Heights — No. 822Chanhassen — No. 879Shorewood — No. 937Arden Hills — No. 1,097"Whether our users are young professionals, parents with young kids, or retirees, Niche's Best Places to Live rankings serve as an excellent starting point for considering a move," Niche CEO and founder Luke Skurman said in a news release. Best STEM Schools In MN: See Where Edina High Ranks "The pandemic triggered a new set of possibilities — suddenly, many individuals and families found themselves more mobile than ever before, and in the past two years they have continued to think hard about where they really want to live," Skurman continued. "Families wondering about an area's school district, a major part of many relocation decisions, can also use our comprehensive school profiles and rankings to get a sense of what their child's future school might be like." See all of Niche's best-places ranking here. RECENT NEWS: Video Showed Edina Students Mock Asians, Use Nazi Salute: ReportsUST Prof From Ukraine Sending First Aid, Ambulances To FrontlinesMN National Guard Exits Nursing Homes As COVID-19 Cases DropWalz Calls For Federal Gas Tax 'Holiday' To Curb Rising Costs