Minnesota's 2022 Best Neighborhoods: 7 In St. Paul Make List

SAINT PAUL, MN — Seven of Minnesota's top 10 neighborhoods are in Saint Paul, according to a new study from Niche.com.

The rankings take into account the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities.

Data used in the study came from the U.S. Census, the FBI, federal health and labor statistics, plus millions of resident reviews.

Here are the top 10 neighborhoods in Minnesota, according to Niche:

1. Macalester-Groveland (St. Paul)
2. St. Anthony Park (St. Paul)
3. Summit Hill (St. Paul)
4. Union Park (St. Paul
5. Highland (St. Paul)
6. Como (St. Paul)
7. Hameline-Midway (St. Paul)
8. Fulton (Minneapolis)
9. Linden Hills (Minneapolis)
10. King Field (Minneapolis)

Niche found that City Center — a neighborhood in Santa Monica, California — is the best neighborhood nationwide.

"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.