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Plymouth vs Edina, MN: How They Compare
The short answer
Plymouth and Edina are both in Hennepin County. Plymouth had an estimated 78,942 residents in 2025 on about 32.7 square miles, while Edina had an estimated 54,356 on about 15.5. Most Plymouth neighborhoods were built after it became a village in 1955, and Edina is a city of distinct named neighborhoods where many small original homes have been replaced by new ones.
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Side by side
| Fact | Plymouth | Edina |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County | Hennepin County |
| ZIP codes | 55441, 55442, 55446, 55447 | 55424, 55435, 55436 (and others) |
| Population (2025 estimate) | 78,942 | 54,356 |
| Land area | About 32.7 sq mi | About 15.5 sq mi |
| Median owner-occupied home value (Census 2020-2024 survey) | $491,200 | $646,300 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.1% | 72.4% |
| School districts | Wayzata; Robbinsdale; Osseo; Hopkins | Edina Public Schools; Hopkins Public Schools (portions) |
| Main routes / transit | I-494, Hwy 55, Hwy 169; Plymouth Metrolink express buses and Click-and-Ride | Hwy 62, Hwy 100, Hwy 169, I-494; METRO E Line bus rapid transit |
| Parks and trails (official figures) | 1,834 acres of parkland and 188 miles of city, state, and regional trails | Nearly 40 parks and recreational facilities, including 500-acre Braemar Park |
Population is the Census estimate for July 1, 2025. The home values are U.S. Census survey figures for 2020 to 2024, not today's sale prices. Confirm the schools for any address with the district.
Homes
Plymouth became a village in 1955 and a city in 1974, and most of its neighborhoods were built in the decades since. The city counts 863 cul-de-sacs along its 300 miles of streets. Homes near Medicine Lake and Parkers Lake are part of the mix, along with townhomes and condominiums.
Edina is a city of distinct named neighborhoods, such as the Country Club District and Morningside, plus condominiums and newer buildings around Centennial Lakes and Southdale. In many older Edina neighborhoods, small original homes have been replaced by new ones, so what is next door matters.
The Census survey for 2020 to 2024 put the median owner-occupied home value at $491,200 in Plymouth and $646,300 in Edina. Owners occupy 75.1 percent of homes in Plymouth and 72.4 percent in Edina. Those survey figures are not today's sale prices, so we pull recent sales for the homes you are considering.
Getting around
Plymouth has Interstate 494 through the middle of the city, Highway 55 toward downtown Minneapolis, and Highway 169 along the east side. Plymouth Metrolink, run by the city, has express buses to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota, and its $3 Click-and-Ride shuttle covers Plymouth and Maple Grove for trips that begin or end in Plymouth.
In Edina, Highway 62 runs east and west across the middle of the city, Highway 100 runs north and south, and Highway 169 and Interstate 494 border the west and south sides. The METRO E Line bus rapid transit starts at Southdale Transit Center and runs through 50th and France and Uptown to downtown Minneapolis.
Which one fits you?
If you want a cul-de-sac street, a home near Medicine Lake or Parkers Lake, or 188 miles of trails, Plymouth is worth a look. If you want a named neighborhood such as the Country Club District or Morningside, or a condominium near Centennial Lakes and Southdale, Edina is worth a look. If you want a bus rapid transit line, the METRO E Line starts at Southdale Transit Center in Edina.
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You can read more on our Plymouth page and our Edina page.
Where these facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from U.S. Census QuickFacts: Plymouth, U.S. Census QuickFacts: Edina, City of Plymouth: about Plymouth, City of Plymouth: parks and trails, City of Plymouth: Metrolink, Robbinsdale Area Schools, Hopkins Public Schools, City of Edina: places to go, City of Edina: Braemar Park, Metro Transit: E Line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plymouth or Edina bigger?
Plymouth has more people. Plymouth had an estimated 78,942 residents on July 1, 2025, and Edina had an estimated 54,356. Plymouth covers about 32.7 square miles of land, and Edina covers about 15.5.
Which has newer homes, Plymouth or Edina?
Both cities have a mix. Plymouth became a village in 1955 and a city in 1974, and most of its neighborhoods were built in the decades since. Edina has older named neighborhoods, but in many of them small original homes have been replaced by new ones, so a new home can sit next to an older one. We compare the age of each home you are considering.
Are Plymouth and Edina in the same county?
Yes. Plymouth and Edina are both in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Which school districts serve Plymouth and Edina?
Four districts serve different parts of Plymouth: Wayzata, Robbinsdale, Osseo, and Hopkins. Edina Public Schools serves most of Edina, and Hopkins Public Schools serves portions of it. The district depends on the address, so confirm it with the district for any home before you make an offer.
How do I compare property taxes in Plymouth and Edina?
Hennepin County keeps the tax records for both cities. Search the county's property information lookup by address or parcel number to see the taxes and the assessed value for each home you are comparing. We pull those records with you for the exact homes on your list.
Is it easier to commute to Minneapolis or St. Paul from Plymouth or Edina?
Edina has Highway 62, Highway 100, Highway 169, and Interstate 494, and the METRO E Line runs from Southdale Transit Center to downtown Minneapolis. Plymouth has Interstate 494, Highway 55 toward downtown Minneapolis, and Highway 169, and Plymouth Metrolink runs express buses to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. We map your actual route before you choose.
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