Minnetonka, MN Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnetonka Crime & Safety

Is Minnetonka safe?

Minnetonka earns an overall crime grade of A-, placing it among the safest cities in Minnesota. Across all 11 neighborhoods analyzed, every single one received a Grade A or higher — meaning 100% of Minnetonka neighborhoods are rated safe. Ten of those neighborhoods achieved the top grade of A+, including Spring Hill Park, Covington, Downtown Minnetonka, Groveland, Woodland / Highland, Tonkawood, Sparrow, Forest Hills, Spring Lake, and Williston. The city's poverty rate of just 3.5% and unemployment rate of 2.3% — both well below national averages — correlate strongly with these low crime levels. Residents and prospective movers can feel confident: Minnetonka's data-backed safety record is exceptional by any measure.

What is the crime rate in Minnetonka?

Minnetonka's crime profile is notably favorable. The city carries a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A), with all 11 analyzed neighborhoods graded A or A+. To put that in perspective, 100% of neighborhoods fall into the combined A+B "safe" tier — and none fall into the B, C, D, or F categories at all. The city's median household income of $100,363 and median home value of $362,508 reflect the kind of economic stability that research consistently links to reduced crime. Even the neighborhood with the relatively lowest grade — Kingswood / Ashcroft / Stratford — still earns a solid Grade A, underscoring how uniformly safe Minnetonka is across its geography.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Minnetonka?

All ten of Minnetonka's top-ranked neighborhoods hold an A+ safety grade. Standouts include:

• Covington — A+ grade, median household income of $162,140, population of 998
• Woodland / Highland — A+ grade, median household income of $156,491, population of 718
• Tonkawood — A+ grade, median household income of $146,561, population of 2,276
• Groveland — A+ grade, median household income of $142,357, population of 1,812
• Forest Hills — A+ grade, median household income of $143,323, population of 615
• Spring Hill Park — A+ grade, median household income of $125,400, population of 2,356

Even Spring Lake, which has the most modest median income among the A+ neighborhoods at $94,961, still achieves the highest possible safety grade — demonstrating that Minnetonka's safety is not limited to its wealthiest pockets. With 100% of neighborhoods graded A, the city offers consistently safe living options regardless of which area you choose.

Is Minnetonka a good place to live?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Minnetonka ranks as an outstanding place to live. The city of 53,760 residents posts a median household income of $100,363 — roughly 40% above the U.S. median — alongside a median home value of $362,508 and median rent of $1,467. The unemployment rate sits at just 2.3% and the poverty rate at 3.5%, both significantly below national benchmarks. On the safety front, the numbers are equally compelling: all 11 analyzed neighborhoods earn a Grade A or better, with the city-wide safety rating classified as Very Safe (A) and an overall crime grade of A-. Whether you're drawn to the higher-income enclaves of Covington (median income: $162,140) or the family-friendly density of Spring Hill Park (population: 2,356), Minnetonka delivers a combination of economic health, low crime, and community quality that is rare in suburban America.

Which Minnetonka neighborhoods have the highest crime relative to the rest of the city?

Even framing this question requires important context: in Minnetonka, no neighborhood grades below an A. The areas listed as having relatively higher crime compared to city peers — including Kingswood / Ashcroft / Stratford — still hold a Grade A safety rating. For comparison, 0% of neighborhoods fall into the B, C, D, or F tiers. This means that even the least-safe corner of Minnetonka would be considered very safe by the standards of most U.S. cities. Residents in every part of the city — from Downtown Minnetonka (A+, income: $129,121) to Williston (A+, income: $118,414) — benefit from the same high baseline of public safety that defines this community.