Moving to Edina: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Edina means joining Minnesota's classic, archetypal affluent inner-ring suburb -- a real, walkable downtown corridor, a genuine retail-history landmark, and an in-city hospital unlike several neighboring suburbs.

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Two real, distinct commercial landmarks

50th & France, Edina's own walkable downtown commercial corridor, and Southdale Center -- the first fully-enclosed indoor shopping mall in the U.S. (1956) -- both anchor the city's identity.

A real, distinct in-city hospital

Fairview Southdale Hospital sits directly within Edina, a genuine advantage over Plymouth, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie, each of which relies on a nearest hospital in a neighboring city.

A real, substantially below-average crime rate

Edina's violent crime rate ran approximately 80% below the national average and 72% below the Minnesota state average.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.