Field, 2004
Plymouth’s story
174 years in pictures
Census counts: 393 in 1860, 81,026 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1902 on.
- 1852Plymouth is settled
PlymouthMN
A city of 78,942, settled in 1852.
Population
78,942
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$505K
+1.8% in a year
Household income
$137K
median
Median age
40.3
years
Jobs based here
52,322
Balanced
TownGrade
A+
#23 of 271 in MN
Is Plymouth a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Plymouth earns an A+, 23rd of 271 graded towns in Minnesota. On CDC health estimates it is near the top nationally, the median household earns $137K, and its schools rank ahead of 98% of Minnesota towns. The exception is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $505K, 5.1 years of the Minneapolis metro’s $100K median household income. 66% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Plymouth, above both the Minnesota town median (33%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Only 47 of Minnesota’s 574 towns score lower on history. Plymouth is more walkable than 76% of U.S. towns.
What makes Plymouth stand out
Where Plymouth beats most towns.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
23 better9 too close to call0 worse
| Widest gap | Plymouth | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.7% | 8.9% |
HealthA+
Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns
Beats MN on 23 of 32 CDC measures, trails it on none
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| North Woods Elementary School | PK–5 | 775 |
| Greenwood Elementary | K–5 | 762 |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | K–5 | 762 |
SchoolsA+
#1 of the 274 Minnesota towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
A growing town
Plymouth has grown 12% since 2010
70,576 counted in 2010 and 81,026 in 2020; an estimated 78,942 in 2025.
Since 2020 the trend has turned: down 2.6%, after 14.8% growth in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Plymouth grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Plymouth is from typical.
HealthAmong the healthiest U.S. towns; North Memorial Health Hospital 6 miles awayA+Open →Jobs & incomeA+Open →SchoolsA+Open →Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10 of 20; 2.9% of households have no car; 2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SafetyB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors10% conserved landAOpen →History18 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life3.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 75 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 69 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Plymouth. Close and well known come first.
Big draw11 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
9 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
12 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
8 mi LakeLake Minnetonka
19 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
9 mi LakeBde Maka SkaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Minnetonka: Dan, CC BY 2.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Plymouth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Plymouth, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPlymouth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Plymouth’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHennepin County Gov't CenterHennepin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP codes55446, 55447, 55441, 5544255446 35% · 55447 26% · 55441 22% · 55442 16%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Plymouth.
Plymouth has schools in the top 5% of Minnesota, has less tooth loss than most of Minnesota and has colder winter nights than most of the country, though not than most of Minnesota.
HealthA+
Fewer of Plymouth’s adults have obesity than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
Its widest gap with Minnesota is tooth loss: 4.7% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 8.9% statewide.
24% of adults have obesity in Plymouth. Among 271 Minnesota towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults who have diabetes than Plymouth. 27% of adults have high blood pressure in Plymouth.
99%healthier than U.S. townsA+Health Grade
| Plymouth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 8.5% | 12% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
23 better9 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Plymouth | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.7% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.2% | 11.4% |
North Memorial Health Hospital
6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
99th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA+
Plymouth’s grade for schools is an A+
Its A+ ranks #1 of the 274 Minnesota towns we grade for schools.
Its public schools are run by the Wayzata Public School District. Three of its 38 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
98%of MN districts it outscoresA+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata Central MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,342 | A+ |
| Wayzata HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,781 | A+ |
| Plymouth Creek ElementaryTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 678 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade C−
Plymouth’s grade for cost of living is a C−
The median property tax bill is $5,160, against $3,357 across Minnesota, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The median rent in Plymouth is $1,766 a month. The typical Plymouth home is worth about $505,000, up 1.8% in a year, 45% above the Minnesota typical home.
$505KZillow home value
| Plymouth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,766 a month | $1,192 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 42% | 48% | 48% |
Typical home value
Plymouth$505K
Minnesota$349K
Market temperature
22
days on market
100.6%
sale-to-list price
+1.8%
value change, 1 year
113
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsA
10.2% of Plymouth is conserved land
19 miles of trail in 49 parks and preserves. Clifton E. French Regional Park, at 316 acres with 6.6 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#111for trails in MN
10.2%
conserved · 2,277 of 22,433 acres
19 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clifton E. French Regional Park | 6.6 mi | 316 |
| 2. Elm Creek Woods | 1.8 mi | 56 |
| 3. Eagle Lake Regional Park | 1.4 mi | 143 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Plymouth, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Plymouth.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
9
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyB+
Plymouth is safer than 67% of U.S. towns, by crime per resident
Reported crimes fell from 899 to 706 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Violent crime is rare: 50 reported in 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Plymouth’s violent crime rate is 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
67%of U.S. towns report more crimeB+Safety Grade
| Plymouth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8.4 per 1,000 residents | 8.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Plymouth0.6
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Plymouth8.4
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
67th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
65th
percentile among MN towns
50
violent crimes reported in 2025
656
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
In Plymouth, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
January nights average 6.2°: colder than most of the country, but milder than 84% of Minnesota places with climate records; July afternoons average 81.9°.
Plymouth has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. About 54 inches of snow falls in a winter.
54″snow a winter
| Plymouth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 6°F | 6°F | 22°F |
| July high | 82°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall39–57°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Plymouth has 1.4 jobs for every working resident, and 47,522 people commute in
28.8% of workers work from home, against 17.6% across Minnesota.
Most working residents leave Plymouth for work: only 12% work in town. 4.3% of Plymouth residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Plymouth has added 2,898 jobs, to 52,322 in 2023.
12%work in town
| Plymouth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $137,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 9.7% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Plymouth12%
Minneapolis20%
Eden Prairie5%
Minnetonka5%
Golden Valley5%
10 mi
median commute distance
52,322
jobs based in Plymouth
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 76% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Plymouth
20pages on Plymouth
The big questions
SchoolsA+Beat 98% of MN districts · 38 schoolsSafetyB+0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA+Better than MN on 23 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$505K typical home · up 1.8% in a yearWork & commuteA+$137K median household income · 52,322 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
22 within 15 miles of the center of Plymouth
Herzing University-MinneapolisUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · St. Louis Park4.3 mi$13,450 tuitionHennepin Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Brooklyn Park6 mi$5,940 in-state tuitionUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesUniversity or college · Public · Minneapolis11.6 mi$17,214 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Plymouth residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
Famous people from Plymouth
18 notable people were born in Plymouth.
About Plymouth
City in Minnesota, United States
Plymouth is a city in Hennepin County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. A suburb in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, the city is about 10 miles (16 km) west of downtown Minneapolis. The population was 81,026 at the 2020 census, making it Minnesota's 7th-largest city.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1852
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 971 ft
- ZIP code
- 55441, 55442, 55446
- Area code
- 763
Plymouth’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Plymouth.
Maple GroveMedinaMinnetonkaWayzataNew HopeGolden ValleyPlymouth
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | #23 | A+ | C− | B+ | A+ | A+ |
| Maple Grove | #161 | B+ | C | B− | B− | A+ |
| Medina | #11 | A+ | C | A | A+ | A+ |
| Minnetonka | #75 | A | C− | B− | A | A+ |
| Wayzata | #59 | A | D− | B− | A+ | A+ |
| New Hope | #231 | C+ | C | C+ | C | A− |
| Golden Valley | #155 | B+ | C− | B+ | C+ | A+ |
Questions about Plymouth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Plymouth, MN a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Plymouth grades A+ overall, better than 98% of U.S. towns and #23 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades A+ for health, B+ for safety and A+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Plymouth, MN expensive?
Yes. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Plymouth, MN known for?
18 notable people were born here, including Amy Klobuchar and Blake Wheeler.