The Town FilesPlymouth, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 81,026 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $491,200
- Household income
- $136,534
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 40.3
Plymouth is a city of 81,026 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $491,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 90% of Minnesota towns.
How Plymouth ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Plymouth is worth $491,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $136,534, which is more affordable than 40% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,766 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plymouth | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $491,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,766 | $991 |
| Median household income | $136,534 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Plymouth
| People | Plymouth | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.9% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 28.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 90.2% |
Weather in Plymouth
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 7.0°F. About 34.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plymouth since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 6.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 15 deaths and 432 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 14, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 201 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Plymouth itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Plymouth
35 public schools with 15,768 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYZATA HIGH | 9-12 | 3,548 | 20.3 |
| ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,784 | 23.2 |
| WAYZATA CENTRAL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,534 | 19.2 |
| North Woods Elementary School | PK-5 | 809 | 18.0 |
| GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 805 | 16.4 |
| PLYMOUTH MIDDLE | 6-8 | 789 | 20.2 |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | K-5 | 757 | 18.0 |
| SUNSET HILL ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 705 | 16.4 |
| WAYZATA EAST MIDDLE | 6-8 | 672 | 19.2 |
| PLYMOUTH CREEK ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 657 | 17.3 |
| GLEASON LAKE ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 589 | 16.4 |
| KIMBERLY LANE ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 531 | 18.3 |
Towns near Plymouth
- New Hope, MN3.8 mi · 21,986 people · home $337,000
- Wayzata, MN4.5 mi · 4,434 people · home $1,153,400
- Crystal, MN5.2 mi · 23,330 people · home $296,100
- Golden Valley, MN5.5 mi · 22,552 people · home $431,400
- Medina, MN5.6 mi · 6,837 people · home $736,700
- Minnetonka, MN6.2 mi · 53,781 people · home $475,800
- Maple Grove, MN6.2 mi · 70,253 people · home $418,300
- Robbinsdale, MN6.5 mi · 14,646 people · home $295,600
Plymouth questions
Is Plymouth, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plymouth scores better for retirees than 60% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 8%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Plymouth?
The median owner-occupied home in Plymouth is valued at $491,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $136,534, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,766 a month.
What is the weather like in Plymouth?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 7.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.7 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 inches of snow.
Does Plymouth get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plymouth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)