Moving to Minneapolis

4 shuls
4 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
Median home $461,500 · 50% rent

Home value and renters: Census, ZIP 55416, 2020–2024.

Moving to Minneapolis: a practical guide

Housing and what it costs

The community lives in St. Louis Park, a suburb of single-family homes just west of Minneapolis, with apartments along the main roads. Prices are moderate by national standards. Figures change fast — use the apartment search above for live listings.

Picking a street

Kenesseth Israel on West 28th Street, Bais Yisroel on Sunset Boulevard, Darchei Noam on Joppa Avenue and Chabad on Raleigh Avenue are close together, so most streets between Minnetonka Boulevard and West 28th Street keep a shul within a walk.

Kosher and daily life

Kosher food is available in local supermarkets and a small number of supervised places; families plan specialty shopping. The winters are long and cold. The Minneapolis Mikvah for Women is on Minnetonka Boulevard.

Schools

Torah Academy on Joppa Avenue runs from pre-K through eighth grade; the Yeshiva of Minneapolis is a boys’ high school and Bais Yaakov High School is for girls. Confirm current admissions, tuition and transportation directly with each school.

Who it fits

Families who want a compact, complete out-of-town community — shuls, schools through twelfth grade and a mikvah within walking distance — at Midwestern prices.

Homes & apartments in Minneapolis

A pre-filtered search for Minneapolis. Check each listing against the map to see which shuls are within walking distance.

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Want help from someone local?

Tell us what you're looking for in Minneapolis and we can point you to a realtor who knows the area and understands what walking distance to shul actually means.

Local Jewish Federation

Minneapolis Jewish Federation — the community's central planning and fundraising body, and a good first call when you move.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Minneapolis a good place to live for an observant family?

The Twin Cities' Orthodox community in St. Louis Park, just west of Minneapolis — Kenesseth Israel, Bais Yisroel, Darchei Noam and Chabad within walking distance, with Torah Academy, two high schools and a mikvah on the same streets. This guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, and schools — and the map shows the 4 shuls you'd be walking to.

How much does it cost to live in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis sits in the $$ range relative to the other communities on ShulMap. The US Census median home value for its ZIP (55416) is $461,500 (2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 50% of households rent — a ZIP-wide figure that trails today's asking prices. The housing section below gives the specifics. Figures are approximate and move with the market — use the home and apartment search on this page for current listings.

What Jewish amenities does Minneapolis have?

Minneapolis has 1 mikvah, 3 day schools mapped on ShulMap, alongside 4 shuls. Walking distances shown are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.

How do I find a home near a shul in Minneapolis?

Start from the map on the Minneapolis shul page to see which blocks sit within walking distance of the shul you'd daven in, then use the home and apartment search on this page for live listings in that area. Walking distances are approximate and are not a halachic ruling — confirm with your rav.

Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.

ShulMap is an independent directory. Listings and routes are informational — verify all details directly with the source.