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Learn More About Independent Living in Edina, MN

 

Consistently voted one of Minnesota’s top places to live, Edina offers something for everyone at a quiet suburban pace. The city is filled with lots of parks and great shopping and dining options — all just a short bus ride away from the cultural amenities of downtown Minneapolis.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Edina are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Edina retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Edina, MN

In 2019, the median monthly cost of independent living in Edina was about $3,300 in the city proper, $2,000 within the metropolitan area, and $2,100 in the state of Minnesota.

 

Learn More About Edina, MN

 

Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Edina is considered to be more expensive than the average U.S. city. The total household expenses are rated nearly 10 points higher than the national average, however the city enjoys low food and beverage costs.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
109	117	118	119	98	108

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$122,259 per year	$50,955 per year	$93,165 per year	$66,261 per year	$48,328 per year	$6,361 per year	$862 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Edina include:

Fairview Southdale Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based acute care
• Bed count: 330+
• Specialties: cardiovascular care, diagnostic imaging

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 340+
• Specialties: emergency services, diagnostic imaging, home health, intensive care

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 700+
• Specialties: diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular system, skilled nursing care

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Edina’s climate is classified as warm summer continental, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with a wide variation in seasonal temperature. The summers range from warm to hot and the winters tend to be very cold. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 77%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
13°F	22°F	4°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
73°F	83°F	63°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 74

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 29.4″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
46.4	21.5%	51,832	3,354.9 per square mile	2.2

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	7.6%	2.6%	2.6%	<0.1%	2.6%	84.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Minneapolis: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Hennepin County

Democratic	Republican	Other
70.7%	27.3%	2%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

If shopping is your thing, then Edina is the place for you! Edina is home to America’s first fully enclosed shopping mall, the Southdale Center, as well as the upscale Galleria Mall. In addition, the 50th and France area offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants with all of the charm of a small town.

In the summer residents flock to Centennial Lakes Park, the crown jewel of the Edina Parks system, to enjoy mini golf and lawn games, as well as concerts and movies at the outdoor amphitheater. In the winter, residents lace up their skates and hit the ice. All year long, visitors can also enjoy the park’s paved pathways and the public art promenade.

Backing up its strong commitment to the Arts, the Edina Art Center offers classes in photography, pottery, painting, and drawing to residents of all ages. Edina also hosts two nationally recognized Art Fairs each year: the Edina Art Fair in June, and the Fall into the Arts Festival in September. Accommodating Edina’s vibrant senior community, the Senior Center in the Grandview Library, is a hub for fitness and arts classes, as well as game and social clubs.

 

Transportation

Getting around Edina is easy. The city has partnered with DARTS to provide the CloverRide circulator bus service to Edina residents and visitors. CloverRide is a reliable, continuous service providing accessible transportation from senior housing locations to amenities like grocery stores or retail and recreation spots.