Houston, MN is a small town located in the southeastern part of Minnesota. It has a population of only 1,372 people, according to the 2020 United States Census Bureau. Despite its small size, Houston has earned high rankings on the BestPlaces website. In terms of BestPlaces, Houston ranks 7th out of 645 cities in Minnesota and 336th out of 2,568 cities across the U.S. Additionally, it ranks 6th among 645 cities in Minnesota and 209th out of 2,568 U.S. cities for Amenities. The website also gives Houston an overall score of 63 out of 100 and ranks it 497th among all U.S. cities for General BestPlaces Score based on data from the 2020 US Census and FBI crime data analysis reports. This makes Houston one of the best places to live in Minnesota with a good balance between affordability and amenities offered to residents by this small town.
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