The Best Counties To Live In Minnesota In 2025

Deciding where in the United States to call home is obviously an important decision to make. Of course, there are a lot of factors that can go into that decision, such as whether you have a family to take into consideration, your job status, where your friends are, your political beliefs, and more.

One state that is extremely popular for many reasons is Minnesota. A recent study named 'The Land of 10,000 Lakes' as the 5th best state to live in, based on things like affordability, health, and overall quality of life.

However, with 87 counties to choose from, Minnesota offers a rather diverse range of lifestyles depending on which part of the state you live in. Below are the best counties to live in for 2025, factoring in several things like median household income, median home value, median rent, quality of schools, and more.

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Best counties to live in Minnesota

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Minnesota.

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Funniest, Quirkiest, And Most Awesome Minnesota Township Names

We all know about goofy Minnesota town names like Fertile and Climax, or funny Minnesota lake names like the infamous Scooty Lake or the Dick Lakes (there's a big and little one), but what about Minnesota townships? Here's a look at some of the most interesting township names in the state.

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