There are all types when it comes to being a snob in Minnesota. You’ve got your Wine Snobs, Book Snobs, and, of course, Clothes Snobs. Then there are the Technology Snobs, Car Snobs, and yes, even City Snobsas in, I’m better than you because I live in (insert snooty city here).
How can we tell which Minnesota cities are the snobbiest? By measuring snobby things, that’s how.
We used Saturday Night Science to look at things like expensive homes, high incomes, and overly educated populations by city in Minnesota. These are the criteria you’d argue with a friend over a foodie dinner about who’s snobbier.
After analyzing 145 of the state’s most populous areas over 5,000 people, we came up with this ranking of the ten snobbiest places in the state of Minnesota.
The Minnesotan in these places aren’t snobby, they just know they’re better than you.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Snobbiest Places In Minnesota
Don’t freak out.
What’s the snobbiest place in Minnesota? The snobbiest place in Minnesota is North Oaks based on the data. If we had their wealth and lifestyle, we’d probably be a little snobby, too.
The most laid back? That would be Virginia.
We’re not so full of ourselves as to make this ranking up from nowhere. So here’s a look at the top ten and more on how we did it. And if you’re curious, Minnesota is the 12th snobbiest in the United States.
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
The 10 Snobbiest Places In Minnesota For 2025
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% Highly Educated: 72.0%
Median Income: $235,858
Median Home Price: $756,300
More on North Oaks: Data
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% Highly Educated: 69.0%
Median Income: $181,875
Median Home Price: $952,400
More on Orono: Data
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% Highly Educated: 73.0%
Median Income: $172,325
Median Home Price: $684,500
More on Shorewood: Data
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% Highly Educated: 68.0%
Median Income: $219,181
Median Home Price: $660,800
More on Medina: Data
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% Highly Educated: 67.0%
Median Income: $192,821
Median Home Price: $572,800
More on Victoria: Data
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% Highly Educated: 67.0%
Median Income: $156,346
Median Home Price: $624,600
More on Minnetrista: Data
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% Highly Educated: 72.0%
Median Income: $129,225
Median Home Price: $624,000
More on Edina: Data
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% Highly Educated: 68.0%
Median Income: $132,935
Median Home Price: $504,100
More on Mendota Heights: Data
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% Highly Educated: 64.0%
Median Income: $138,034
Median Home Price: $530,700
More on Chanhassen: Data
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% Highly Educated: 61.0%
Median Income: $153,407
Median Home Price: $588,900
More on Lake Elmo: Data
Methodology: How we determined the snobbiest cities in the North Star State
Do you think wed just come up with this list willy-nilly? Not a chance – we only use Saturday Night Science around here.
We gathered up all of the places in Minnesota with populations of 5,000 people or more. This left us with a total of 145 places. Then, we looked at each place in terms of these snoot-er-iffic criteria (And no, its not a word. English snob.):
- Median home price (Higher is snobbier)
- Median household income (Higher is snobbier)
- Percent of population with a college degree (Higher is snobbier)
Incomes and college education levels come from the American Community Survey. Home prices come from Zillow.
Turned out this simple criteria was much better at sniffing out the snobby places then more snobby criteria like:
- Libaries per capita (Higher is snobbier)
- Museums per capita (Higher is snobbier)
- Private schools per capita (Higher is snobbier)
From there, we ranked each of our 145 places in each category with scores from one to 145. We then averaged each places ranking into one overall score, where the lowest score went to the snobbiest place in Minnesota. So lets all flip a table in honor of North Oaks (with our pinkies up, of course.)
Before you get upset and ruin your blowout or something drastic here, lets remember that this is all in good fun. Would we live in one of these 10 places if we had the chance? Of course, we would.
And it’s not like your real estate agent would ever point out how snobby the town you’re moving to is. We’re here to keep you grounded, even if you’re wearing a monocle.
There You Have It – Now That You’re On Your High Horse
When it comes to snobbery, these places in Minnesota are heading ever upward. Residents in these communities are well educated, well paid, and appear to have all the sophisticated culture and entertainment of an Ernst Lubitsch film right at their fingertips.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
The snobbiest cities in Minnesota are North Oaks, Orono, Shorewood, Medina, Victoria, Minnetrista, Edina, Mendota Heights, Chanhassen, and Lake Elmo.
If you’re also curious enough, here are the most laid back places in Minnesota, according to science:
- Virginia
- Hibbing
- International Falls
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
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- Most Dangerous Cities In Minnesota
- Richest Cities In Minnesota
- Safest Places In Minnesota
- Worst Places To Live In Minnesota
- Most Expensive Places To Live In Minnesota
Table: The Snobbiest Cities In Minnesota For 2025
| Rank | City | Population | Median Income | Average Home Prices | Adult Highly Educated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Oaks, MN | 5,175 | $235,858 | $756,300 | 72.0% |
| 2 | Orono, MN | 8,205 | $181,875 | $952,400 | 69.0% |
| 3 | Shorewood, MN | 7,679 | $172,325 | $684,500 | 73.0% |
| 4 | Medina, MN | 6,858 | $219,181 | $660,800 | 68.0% |
| 5 | Victoria, MN | 10,972 | $192,821 | $572,800 | 67.0% |
| 6 | Minnetrista, MN | 8,509 | $156,346 | $624,600 | 67.0% |
| 7 | Edina, MN | 53,125 | $129,225 | $624,000 | 72.0% |
| 8 | Mendota Heights, MN | 11,644 | $132,935 | $504,100 | 68.0% |
| 9 | Chanhassen, MN | 26,001 | $138,034 | $530,700 | 64.0% |
| 10 | Lake Elmo, MN | 12,504 | $153,407 | $588,900 | 61.0% |
| 11 | Plymouth, MN | 79,526 | $133,865 | $474,700 | 65.0% |
| 12 | Rogers, MN | 13,405 | $159,638 | $437,900 | 55.0% |
| 13 | Corcoran, MN | 6,854 | $143,250 | $540,100 | 53.0% |
| 14 | Mahtomedi, MN | 8,108 | $132,326 | $466,100 | 62.0% |
| 15 | Eden Prairie, MN | 63,249 | $127,732 | $463,300 | 65.0% |
| 16 | Carver, MN | 5,935 | $144,408 | $427,600 | 61.0% |
| 17 | Arden Hills, MN | 9,737 | $128,668 | $423,800 | 63.0% |
| 18 | Woodbury, MN | 76,945 | $126,222 | $434,900 | 62.0% |
| 19 | Lakeville, MN | 72,480 | $138,119 | $425,200 | 52.0% |
| 20 | Minnetonka, MN | 53,256 | $120,496 | $456,200 | 63.0% |
| 21 | Maple Grove, MN | 70,539 | $129,481 | $397,400 | 55.0% |
| 22 | Prior Lake, MN | 27,832 | $130,278 | $429,900 | 50.0% |
| 23 | Dayton, MN | 8,381 | $137,383 | $510,600 | 41.0% |
| 24 | Golden Valley, MN | 21,927 | $114,435 | $423,500 | 61.0% |
| 25 | Rosemount, MN | 26,509 | $127,247 | $406,100 | 50.0% |
| 26 | Savage, MN | 32,706 | $122,646 | $395,600 | 52.0% |
| 27 | Falcon Heights, MN | 5,145 | $93,233 | $366,800 | 74.0% |
| 28 | St. Louis Park, MN | 49,541 | $100,250 | $371,600 | 65.0% |
| 29 | Shoreview, MN | 26,724 | $109,399 | $365,100 | 63.0% |
| 30 | St. Michael, MN | 19,267 | $130,814 | $365,800 | 44.0% |
| 31 | Stillwater, MN | 19,323 | $109,297 | $398,100 | 50.0% |
| 32 | Waconia, MN | 13,223 | $104,929 | $407,600 | 50.0% |
| 33 | Eagan, MN | 68,158 | $107,486 | $380,800 | 54.0% |
| 34 | Lino Lakes, MN | 21,847 | $121,800 | $385,000 | 43.0% |
| 35 | Andover, MN | 32,825 | $131,528 | $389,200 | 38.0% |
| 36 | Chaska, MN | 28,146 | $110,000 | $379,400 | 47.0% |
| 37 | Otsego, MN | 21,358 | $127,219 | $367,200 | 42.0% |
| 38 | Hugo, MN | 16,076 | $114,057 | $394,200 | 43.0% |
| 39 | St. Anthony, MN | 9,516 | $97,784 | $365,700 | 59.0% |
| 40 | Delano, MN | 6,712 | $118,091 | $347,500 | 45.0% |
| 41 | Ham Lake, MN | 16,575 | $116,845 | $430,100 | 36.0% |
| 42 | Byron, MN | 6,510 | $121,681 | $326,400 | 49.0% |
| 43 | Cottage Grove, MN | 40,124 | $121,452 | $359,600 | 39.0% |
| 44 | Apple Valley, MN | 55,696 | $99,277 | $354,200 | 47.0% |
| 45 | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 35,772 | $104,055 | $352,300 | 43.0% |
| 46 | Shakopee, MN | 45,002 | $110,989 | $361,400 | 39.0% |
| 47 | Albertville, MN | 8,066 | $126,307 | $326,400 | 40.0% |
| 48 | Farmington, MN | 23,675 | $118,556 | $345,100 | 38.0% |
| 49 | Roseville, MN | 35,905 | $88,440 | $334,800 | 54.0% |
| 50 | Bloomington, MN | 88,838 | $90,677 | $346,200 | 45.0% |
| 51 | Hermantown, MN | 10,192 | $92,026 | $374,000 | 40.0% |
| 52 | New Brighton, MN | 22,900 | $87,272 | $345,900 | 48.0% |
| 53 | Minneapolis, MN | 426,845 | $80,269 | $345,600 | 55.0% |
| 54 | Northfield, MN | 20,678 | $92,000 | $305,300 | 51.0% |
| 55 | Mound, MN | 9,176 | $91,370 | $348,600 | 42.0% |
| 56 | Champlin, MN | 23,450 | $115,719 | $338,400 | 36.0% |
| 57 | Vadnais Heights, MN | 12,789 | $91,946 | $334,500 | 43.0% |
| 58 | Forest Lake, MN | 20,678 | $89,879 | $375,900 | 36.0% |
| 59 | Oak Grove, MN | 9,031 | $114,679 | $394,100 | 26.0% |
| 60 | Ramsey, MN | 28,070 | $112,060 | $345,000 | 33.0% |
| 61 | Blaine, MN | 71,261 | $103,382 | $327,500 | 36.0% |
| 62 | Rochester, MN | 121,638 | $87,767 | $287,500 | 50.0% |
| 63 | Hopkins, MN | 18,696 | $71,170 | $350,100 | 47.0% |
| 64 | Wyoming, MN | 8,063 | $101,938 | $328,900 | 34.0% |
| 65 | Richfield, MN | 36,725 | $84,055 | $320,400 | 43.0% |
| 66 | Burnsville, MN | 64,295 | $83,953 | $335,100 | 40.0% |
| 67 | Elk River, MN | 26,367 | $99,457 | $338,300 | 30.0% |
| 68 | White Bear Lake, MN | 24,026 | $79,712 | $318,000 | 41.0% |
| 69 | East Bethel, MN | 11,995 | $114,583 | $343,200 | 23.0% |
| 70 | New Prague, MN | 8,195 | $98,424 | $323,500 | 31.0% |
| 71 | Mounds View, MN | 12,992 | $90,148 | $294,500 | 36.0% |
| 72 | Oakdale, MN | 28,109 | $90,379 | $305,900 | 33.0% |
| 73 | Maplewood, MN | 40,981 | $88,534 | $291,300 | 36.0% |
| 74 | Robbinsdale, MN | 14,318 | $84,719 | $280,400 | 40.0% |
| 75 | Jordan, MN | 6,704 | $110,139 | $319,000 | 23.0% |
| 76 | Kasson, MN | 6,964 | $87,295 | $264,500 | 38.0% |
| 77 | Crystal, MN | 22,685 | $86,752 | $280,500 | 36.0% |
| 78 | St. Paul, MN | 307,762 | $73,055 | $280,300 | 43.0% |
| 79 | Little Canada, MN | 10,546 | $71,370 | $302,600 | 38.0% |
| 80 | Hastings, MN | 22,050 | $92,940 | $294,100 | 29.0% |
| 81 | Sartell, MN | 19,620 | $77,465 | $278,000 | 41.0% |
| 82 | New Hope, MN | 21,402 | $73,698 | $314,600 | 36.0% |
| 83 | Brooklyn Park, MN | 84,349 | $85,964 | $313,500 | 31.0% |
| 84 | North Mankato, MN | 14,212 | $77,571 | $252,700 | 43.0% |
| 85 | Baxter, MN | 8,804 | $71,272 | $298,400 | 37.0% |
| 86 | Moorhead, MN | 44,706 | $69,371 | $246,300 | 43.0% |
| 87 | Belle Plaine, MN | 7,401 | $96,831 | $280,400 | 27.0% |
| 88 | Buffalo, MN | 16,388 | $88,306 | $281,900 | 30.0% |
| 89 | La Crescent, MN | 5,266 | $82,109 | $244,500 | 36.0% |
| 90 | St. Francis, MN | 8,279 | $101,875 | $297,800 | 16.0% |
| 91 | South St. Paul, MN | 20,633 | $84,472 | $266,800 | 31.0% |
| 92 | Duluth, MN | 86,863 | $66,263 | $225,700 | 43.0% |
| 93 | West St. Paul, MN | 21,076 | $70,738 | $281,800 | 35.0% |
| 94 | St. Paul Park, MN | 5,464 | $98,670 | $252,800 | 24.0% |
| 95 | North St. Paul, MN | 12,511 | $81,641 | $286,600 | 28.0% |
| 96 | Coon Rapids, MN | 63,348 | $86,618 | $287,200 | 24.0% |
| 97 | Anoka, MN | 17,941 | $75,262 | $292,900 | 28.0% |
| 98 | North Branch, MN | 11,182 | $90,383 | $290,600 | 19.0% |
| 99 | Monticello, MN | 14,607 | $81,563 | $298,400 | 23.0% |
| 100 | Columbia Heights, MN | 22,016 | $74,688 | $259,900 | 32.0% |
the fact that you’ve omitted Edina from this list shows you’re using terrible data, and or ZERO local knowledge
Not sure where the street is in the Orono picture but 99.9 % sure it is not in Orono?
Edina HAS to be THE snobbiest city in MN. This article is extremely stupid and uneducated. Where did you get your data from? Half the pictures aren’t even accurate. On top of that, you should really do more research when doing this, as there are MUCH more stuck up cities. Edina and North Oaks SHOULD be at the TOP of the list. This just goes to show the authors stupidity.