Why you'd want to live in Plymouth

Nationally recognized for its quality of life, Plymouth is located just 12 miles northwest of Minneapolis. 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. 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 approximately 60,000 jobs. Plymouth has Minnesota's fourth largest economy, as measured in gross business sales by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Only Minneapolis, St. Paul and Bloomington show more gross business sales. While Plymouth’s growth is slowing, the community continues to see population increases. The most recent estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau puts Plymouth's population at 81,026 as of April 1, 2020, making Plymouth the state's seventh largest city. via plymouthmn.gov