Superb parks and healthcare; winter is the price. Median home price runs about $396K with an effective property tax near 1.11% — roughly $4,396/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Minneapolis
Median home price
$396K
Effective property tax
1.11%
Tax friendliness
4/10
Winter mildness
2/10
Summer comfort
8/10
Walkability
6/10
Outdoor access
8/10
Culture & food
8/10
Healthcare
9/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
Schools
8/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
8/10
Growth trajectory
4/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, people who want life on foot, anyone prioritizing healthcare, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: anyone done with winter.