Best Places To Live In America 2022: Where Minnetonka Ranks

MINNETONKA, MN — Minnetonka ranks No. 1,111 among all places in the United States, according to a new study from Niche.

"The Best Places to Live ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area," the stats and analytics website states.

Their study "takes into account 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 the study came from the U.S. Census, the FBI, federal health and labor statistics, plus millions of resident reviews.

For the third year in a row, Niche found that Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania — a suburb outside of Philadelphia — is the best place to live in the U.S.

Here's how Niche grades Minnetonka against its key metrics:

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

These are the 2022 best places to live in America:

1. Chesterbrook, PA
2. City Center, CA
3. Penn Wynne, PA
4. Houserville, PA
5. Cottonwood Creek South, TX

"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," said Luke Skurman — CEO and founder of Niche — in a news release.

"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. 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 rankings here.