The Best 5 Suburbs To Call Home In Minnesota

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN — The southwestern suburb of Eden Prarie is Minnesota's best, according to a new report.

Eden Prarie topped Niche's "2021 Best Suburbs to Live in Minnesota" list. The rankings assess the "overall livability of an area," Niche said. The list is ordered based on the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and amenities.

Here are the grades that were given out to Eden Prarie:

• Public Schools grade: A+
• Crime & Safety grade: B minus
• Housing grade: A
• Nightlife grade: B+
• Good for Families grade: A+
• Diversity grade: A-
• Jobs grade: A-
• Weather grade: C+
• Cost of Living grade: B-
• Health & Fitness grade: A
• Outdoor Activities grade: A-
• Commute: A-

Below are Minnesota's top five suburbs, according to Niche:

1. Eden Prairie
2. Falcon Heights
3. Lauderdale
4. Edina
5. Shoreview

Data for the report comes from the U.S. Census, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Check out the entire list here.