My husband & I are looking to move to Minnesota in a bit.

Could you please tell me where the best areas around Minneapolis are to live especially if you have kids?

Of course this is based on your opinions. I just need an idea of where to start looking. Thanks for the information.

Thanks 4 all the help

Sorry, I have no idea!

Are you looking to live in MPLS proper or just in the metro area?

I can try and give some advice, but I've been living in MPLS proper for 10 years now and have no kids...so I'm not sure how helpful I'll be!

U would like NE mpls. NE is right by Downtown, very nice houses (check out the St. Anthony area) Very nice. This is where i am.

endorphin74 said:

I guess I am looking for the best suburbs of Minneapolis. I don't want to live inside Minneapolis around the downtown area...

plus there are restaurants, "uptown - kinda" lookin, a walk right near the Lake, diversity. Dinkytown SE Mpls is good also, by the University. Right across from NE mpls.

Then u wanna go 2 "Lake Of The Isles" that area. S Mpls. Very suburban right on the lake.

Or Uptown Lake Calhoun suburbs, very upscale

paisleypark4 said:

that is, if you are independently wealthy

Edina, West Bloomington, Eden Prairie, or Chanhassen.

Hope this helps.

LoveSxy1958 said:

Screw MPLS! Join us ex-MPLS citizens over here in St. Paul!!!

KingSausage said:

st. paul

tho' st. paul's cheaper to live in, it sux ass over there. i ain't originally from mpls and haven't lived here in the twin cities for too long, but i'm bettin that somewhere in the suburbs or over in northeast mpls would be your best bet.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

No way!!! The Grand Ave. area rocks my ass...after living on the MPLS side for 20+ years, it's refreshing to be somewhere with style. Uptown is totally played out...it's withered and old; St. Paul is ascending!

KingSausage said:

uptown's beyond dead, i know, but i still think st. paul is dullsville. mpls reminds me more of home almost...almost.

st paul is considered a family town. mpls is more for singles

The Grand Ave./Macalester area is awesome...I know that most of St. Paul can be snore-inducing, but my current neighborhood rules...I promise!

i used to live in the grand ave./macalester area. went to mac, in fact. but i like mpls a bit more these days so here i am. . .

XxAxX said:

Cool...I currently live really close to that Cheapo on Snelling...nice area...planning on staying at least another year!

don't forget about Minnetonka (it and Edina are in the top of the best school districts for MPLS) also if you are not opposed to St. Paul, Woodbury is in the top 5 (I think they still are anyway) best schools. They are the upper end suburbs, but worth it for the better environment and surroundings. Oh and Wayazta as well. (also in MPLS)

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

No way!! I'm in St. Paul, and I'd rather burn in hell before ever living in ANY suburb in any city. St. Paul's cool.

minneapolisgenius said:

St. Paulites unite!!!

thanks 4 all the responses peeps... me & my wife will keep this in mind