Nationally recognized for its quality of life, Plymouth is located 12 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It offers:
Best Place to Live
Plymouth was named Money magazine’s number one Best Place to Live in 2008 for cities with populations of 50,000 to 300,000. The city stayed in the top dozen when the magazine repeated the rankings in 2010.
Location, Location, Location
Many major highways run through or are close to Plymouth, making it readily accessible to all within the metropolitan area. Interstate 494 runs through Plymouth as does Hwy. 55. Hwy. 169 is on the city’s eastern border and I-394 is within four miles from the center of Plymouth.
Plymouth is about 12 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis.
Natural Amenities
Plymouth residents also enjoy beautiful natural amenities, including more than a half a dozen sizable water bodies. Medicine Lake, the second largest lake in Hennepin County, is located in Plymouth. It is a magnet for anglers and boaters.
Plymouth voters have gone to the polls twice to authorize the City of Plymouth to issue bonds to buy open space for preservation and parks.
Jobs
In addition to being a popular place to live, Plymouth is also the choice for many businesses. The city is home to a thriving commercial-industrial base, consisting of nearly 50,000 jobs.
Population
While Plymouth’s growth is slowing, the community continues to see population increases. The most recent estimate from the Metropolitan Council puts Plymouth's population at 71,263 as of April 1, 2011.
Plymouth Community Profile
Visit the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to see a community profile for Plymouth. The community profile will list major employers, utilities and other information. (Please be aware the website may take extra time to load, as it is a data-heavy site.)