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Learn More About Independent Living in Plymouth, MN

Voted one of the best places to live in Minnesota, Plymouth offers something for everyone!

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Plymouth 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 Plymouth retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Plymouth, MN

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 was about $2,000 in the state of Minnesota.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Plymouth are rated 15 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated slightly above the average.

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
115	122	122	125	103	114

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
$114,461 per year	$56,406 per year	$92,400 per year	$50,079 per year	$47,560 per year	$4,639 per year	$862 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Plymouth include:

North Memorial Health

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 380+
• Specialties: emergency care, geriatrics, ENT

Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center

• Facility type: university acute care
• Bed count: 830+
• Specialties: primary care, emergency care, solid organ and blood and marrow transplantation, heart disease, cancer

Hennepin County Medical Center

• Facility type: governmental acute care
• Bed count: 460+
• Specialties: Level I trauma care, diagnostic imaging, home health, hospice

Weather and Climate

Plymouth’s climate is classified as warm summer continental, which means the area experiences four distinct seasons with a wide variation in seasonal temperature. 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	23°F	3°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
71°F	83°F	60°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 90

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: 30.5″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41.1	15.3%	79,357	2,428.2 per square mile	2.4

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)
0.4%	9.7%	6.0%	5.1%	<0.1%	3.1%	76.3%

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

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

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

2020 Presidential Election Results for Hennepin County

Democratic	Republican	Other
70.7%	27.3%	2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

In the summer, many Plymouth residents can be found taking advantage of the town’s 174 miles of city, county, and state walking trails and public parks, including the stunning Millenium Garden with its beautiful flower gardens and fountains. In the summer, residents also enjoy outdoor concerts in a wide range of genres at the Hilde Amphitheater, also home to a weekly Farmer’s Markets and other city-sponsored events. In the winter, residents get outdoors for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

The Plymouth Senior Program offers a variety of activities and classes, many at the Plymouth Creek Center adjacent to the Millenium Garden. Senior Program clubs include:

• Antiques & Collectibles
• Book Club
• Computer Users Group
• Current Events
• Needle Arts
• Open Art Studio
• Plymouth woodcarvers
• Writers Group

In addition, the City of Plymouth offers Senior Outreach Services and Caregiving Coaching.

Transportation

Transportation Services are available to all senior residents in the community through Plymouth MetroLink. Plymouth MetroLink provides both a fixed-route service as well as an on-demand shuttle service for locations within the city.