York, MN is a city in Minnesota with a population of 5,715 according to the 2019 US Census. It is ranked as one of the best places to live in Minnesota by BestPlaces, an independent rankings service that evaluates cities and towns based on criteria such as cost of living, crime rate, education and quality of life. According to BestPlaces' analysis, York has an overall ranking of 7 out of 10 for its livability score. It also ranks well in terms of housing costs, which are significantly lower than the state average. In terms of crime rate, York ranks 3 out of 10 due to its low violent crime rate and property crime rate being significantly lower than both the state and national averages. Education wise, it achieves an impressive 8 out 10 ranking thanks to excellent schools in the area and high graduation rates. Finally, York also enjoys a great quality of life with plenty of recreational activities available in the area as well as warm summers that make it an ideal place for outdoor activities. All these factors make it easy to see why York is considered one of the best places to live in Minnesota according to BestPlaces.
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