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Minnetonka, MN

Founded 1852Hennepin CountyElev. 271 m
Population
53,256
Median home
$456,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
26
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Minnetonka

Minnetonka is a city in Minnesota with about 53,256 residents. Minnetonka was founded in 1852 and sits in Hennepin County. The median age is 42.8 and the median household income is $120,496. Homes carry a median value of $456,200, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.8%). Around 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
53,256
Median age
42.8
Median household income
$120,496
Per-capita income
$73,713
Poverty rate
4.8%
High-school grad or higher
97.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
20.1 min
Work from home
25.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black3.8%
Asian6.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts60.3%
Sales & office19.3%
Service10.2%
Production, transportation & material moving7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$456,200
Median gross rent
$1,758/mo
Owner-occupied
72.5%
Median year built
1980
Households
23,348
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Minnetonka has 26 public schools — 8 elementary, 4 middle, 13 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading53%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

270 - HAP - ISHighGrades 10–12
270 HOPKINS ALTERNATIVEHighGrades 9–12
270 HOPKINS NORTH JR HIGH ALCHighGrades 7–12
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - ISHighGrades 9–12
ALC - W-ALT - EYHighGrades 7–12
EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12charter
HOPKINS SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 10–12
Lionsgate Academy - MinnetonkaHighGrades 7–12charter
MINNETONKA SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
School #522HighGrades 5–12
Tonka OnlineHighGrades 6–12
W-ALT-ISHighGrades 9–12
WEST EDUCATION CENTER ALTERNATIVEHighGrades 7–12
270 HOPKINS WEST JR HIGH ALCMiddleGrades 7–9

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime79% below national
Minnetonka81
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 47% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime13% below national
Minnetonka1,707
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↑ 20% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Minnetonka Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Minnetonka.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Hennepin County
Cold waveVery High
HailVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Minnetonka is in Hennepin County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Minnetonka was founded in 1852 and sits in Hennepin County. Elevation ~271 m.

Population trend
58K053,25618602024
Map of Minnetonka
Minnetonka, MN
Where Minnetonka is
MinneapolisSt. PaulRochesterDuluthBloomingtonBrooklyn ParkMinnetonka
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Burwell, Charles H., HouseMinnetonka Town Hall (Additional Documentation)
Notable people from Minnetonka
Sidney MorinJack HillenBecky LavelleDave SnuggerudAndrew EricksonBeau AllenJimmy SchuldtBlake HoffarberPatty AcombSteve Martinson
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Nearby cities
St. Louis Park (5 mi)Plymouth (6 mi)Eden Prairie (6 mi)Edina (6 mi)Chanhassen (7 mi)Minneapolis (9 mi)

Common questions

Minnetonka — frequently asked

What is the population of Minnetonka, Minnesota?
Minnetonka has a population of about 53,256, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Minnetonka?
The median home value in Minnetonka is $456,200, and the median gross rent is $1,758/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Minnetonka safe? What is the crime rate?
Minnetonka Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 81 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Minnetonka face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hennepin County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, strong wind.
How many schools are in Minnetonka?
Minnetonka has 26 public schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 13 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Minnetonka?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Minnetonka. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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