# Minnesota city rankings and reports

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/minnesota-city-rankings-and-reports
> Updated: 2026-10-22T17:28:57.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Various reports have highlighted different aspects of urban life in Minnesota cities. Rochester was ranked as the best city in the state for renters by RentCafe.com, placing 21st nationally based on metrics such as affordability and local economy. 

In contrast, Minneapolis was identified as one of the cities with high rodent activity in the United States, ranking 11th on a list of the ‘Top 50 Rattiest Cities for 2026’ commissioned by Orkin.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Minneapolis ranked among America's rattiest cities for 2026

Minneapolis ranked 11th on Orkin's 2026 list of the Top 50 Rattiest Cities in the U.S., based on reported rodent service requests.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minneapolis-ranked-among-americas-rattiest-cities-for-2026

### 2026-09-30: Rochester ranked as Minnesota's best city for renters

Rochester has been named the top city for renters in Minnesota, ranking 21st nationally in a new study by RentCafe.com based on affordability and local economy metrics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rochester-ranked-as-minnesotas-best-city-for-renters

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Cite as: Minnesota city rankings and reports. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/minnesota-city-rankings-and-reports