The Best Areas in the Twin Cities to Call Home

So, you are making the big move to the Twin Cities- congrats! Our friendly Minnesota nice community is happy to have you. If you are looking for the best neighborhoods in the Twin Cities to call home, our team at USA Family Moving can help. Our Minneapolis residential movers and St. Paul residential movers are familiar with the ins and outs of the neighborhoods in the Metro area. Here are some of our favorite neighborhoods.

Linden Hills – Minneapolis, MN

Linden Hills is rated the number one neighborhood in the Twin Cities Metro area. It was rates number two in best neighborhoods to raise a family in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Named for the many linden trees in the area, the neighborhood represents urban living with small town charm. The neighborhood is one of the city’s oldest and has a rich history. The neighborhood is located next to Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun, two of the most beautiful parts of the Minneapolis area.

Macalester-Groveland – St. Paul, MN

Our St. Paul residential movers love Mac-Grove. Across the Mississippi River in St. Paul is the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Ranked number two best neighborhood in the Twin Cities, the neighborhood is also the second safest neighborhood in the metro area. Located in the southwest outskirts of St. Paul, the neighborhood was previously a military reserve before the City of St. Paul annexed the area in 1887. The neighborhood is home to several colleges, such as Macalester College, University of St. Thomas and the St. Paul Seminary.

Fulton – Minneapolis, MN

Located just south of Linden Hills, the Minneapolis neighborhood of Fulton borders Lake Harriet and the City of Edina (shout out to our Edina movers!). The neighborhood has a plethora of small businesses, well maintained parks and outdoor spaces, great schools and a great sense of community. Our Minneapolis residential movers recommend visiting Pershing Park, a popular outdoor space enjoyed by the community. Named as the best neighborhood to raise a family in the Twin Cities, your family will love living in Fulton.

St. Anthony Park – St. Paul, MN

St. Anthony Park is another favorite spot of our St. Paul residential movers. Located west of the city, near the state fairgrounds, the city is in the top ten neighborhoods in the metro area and the third safest neighborhood. With programs like a community garden, neighborhood honor roll and committees that focus on the environment, equity, transportation and land use, the community is committed to excellence for its residents. St. Anthony Park has twelve green spaces throughout the area that residents can enjoy and ample bike routes for green commuting.  

Loring Park – Minneapolis, MN

For those young professionals, Loring Park ranks as the third best neighborhoods for millennials in the Twin Cities. Our Minneapolis residential movers love the historic buildings and homes in the neighborhood, centered by a beautiful park with a lake nestled within downtown Minneapolis. Many young professionals call the area home, as do several upscale restaurants. The park has many bikers, walkers and runners in the summer months and in the winter, features picturesque views of snow and ice. The view of the skyline of Minneapolis in the background creates an urban oasis for residents.