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Plymouth.
About
Life in Plymouth
This is a solidly affluent suburb where most people are working professionals and families—the median household income is well above $133,000, and nearly two-thirds of residents hold college degrees. Housing isn't cheap—median home values hover around $491,000 and rent runs $1,700+ monthly—so you're paying for the schools and the community character rather than finding a bargain. The Wayzata school district is the main draw for families, and it's genuinely highly-regarded; Wayzata High School is Minnesota's largest secondary school by enrollment.
Plymouth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
13.5%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Plymouth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Plymouth, the largest foreign-born group is from India (27.0%), and 4.1% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.2%
of households
Married Couples
56.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Plymouth
In Plymouth, rent runs 38% above the MN average, and home values are 49% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,160
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $505,176 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below MN average
Unemployment in Plymouth and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Plymouth is 0.6 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Plymouth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute21.7 min avg
How Plymouth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Plymouth, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Plymouth runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
65.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
855.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Plymouth Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes Plymouth, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes Plymouth, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 10°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Plymouth has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 10°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/10°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.7"
Annual Snowfall
54.3"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
156
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.95" |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.02" |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.88" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.31" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.49" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.64" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.18" |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 2.98" |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 1.87" |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 1.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Plymouth
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Plymouth's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
North Memorial Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Robbinsdale
Maple Grove Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Maple Grove
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Saint Louis Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Plymouth
Plymouth's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 65.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
35
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Plymouth (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
11.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
11.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Plymouth
Plymouth has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
19 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Plymouth
Plymouth Library
15700 36th Avenue North, Plymouth
Cities Near Plymouth
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Plymouth?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Plymouth FAQ
Is Plymouth, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Plymouth's median rent is $1,766/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $136,534/year. Median home value is $491,200.
Is Plymouth, Minnesota safe?⌄
Plymouth's violent crime rate was 65 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 856 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Plymouth, Minnesota?⌄
Plymouth has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Plymouth, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Plymouth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,766/month and median household income is $136,534/year. The median home value is $491,200. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Plymouth, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Plymouth is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from