Minnetonka is one of the most desirable suburbs of Minneapolis. Nestled along the eastern tip of Lake Minnetonka, this city of around 50,000 boasts a low rate of crime, excellent schools, and good employment opportunities. Homes for sale in Minnetonka average around $350,000 putting this scenic and safe suburb within reach of most professionals.
Cargill and UnitedHealth Group are Minnetonka’s largest employers. Carlson, a private equity company, Rosemount Engineering, Medical Health Plans, Starkey Hearing Technologies, St. Jude Medical, SuperValu, and MTS are also major employers.
Other companies based in Minnetonka include Radisson Hotels, Digital River, G&K Services, and AmeriPride Services. As you can see, the employment opportunities in this city are significant and varied.
Families with children will appreciate Minnetonka’s public schools; test scores rate 26% higher than the national average, and the teacher to student ratio is a low 14 to 1.
People who live here rave not only about the schools but also about the well-kept yards and abundance of parks; many neighborhoods seem to blend into the heavily wooded Minnesota landscape. While it seems a world away from the big city, there are plenty of amenities here. The nearby, top-rated Eden Prairie Mall provides plenty of shopping, a food court, and covered parking. There is plenty of boutique shopping too. Dining options in Minnetonka span the gamut from fabulous seafood to Spanish tapas bars.
If this sounds like a family-friendly place you’d like to explore, homes for sale in Minnetonka range from modestly affordable to extravagantly expensive.
