Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Museum
Museum
Water Street Gallery Ltd
Art Gallery
Museum of Lake MInnetonka
Museum
Excelsior Dock Cinema
Cinema
Old Log Theatre
Theatre Arts
Paisley Park Studios
Attraction
Chanhassen Cinema
Cinema
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Theatre Arts
Chanhassen First City Hall
Museum
Minnetonka Center for the Arts
Museum
Food and Drink (4) F
Excelsior Brewing Company
Bar
Licks Unlimited
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chanhassen Brewing Company
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
MGM Liquor Warehouse
Alcohol
Pizzaioli
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Culver's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Chamber of Commerce
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Kowalski's Market
Grocery Store
Lake Shore Market
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Lunds & Byerlys
Grocery Store
Von Hanson's Meats
Butcher
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Lakewinds Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (3) B
Unknown Name
Playground
Excelsior Commons
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Badger Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Curry Farms Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Manitou Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Manchester Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Old Orchard Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Carver Beach Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Carver Beach Park
Park
Silverwood Park Playground
Playground
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
Unknown Name
Gift Shop
Fleurish LLP
Gift Shop
Ooh La La
Clothing
Brightwater Clothing & Gear
Clothing
Leipold's Gifts & Antiques
Gift Shop
Que Sera
Interior Decoration
Big Island Swim & Surf
Clothing
Country Look In Antiques
Furniture
Meridian Botique
Clothing
Capers
Gift Shop
Lake Effect Nautical Gifts
Clothing
Amore & Fede
Clothing
Martin's
Clothing
Primp
Clothing
Water on Water
Clothing
Excelsior Bay Books
Books
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Venice Nail Spa
Beauty
Public Storage
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Kid's Hair
Hairdresser
ABC Toy Zone
Toys
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Excelsior.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
George St
Bus Stop
George St
Bus Stop
3 St
Bus Stop
3 St
Bus Stop
Mill St
Bus Stop
2 St
Bus Stop
Morse Av
Bus Stop
Lake St
Bus Stop
Lake St
Bus Stop
Water St
Bus Stop
Maynards
Bus Stop
Maynards
Bus Stop
Minnetonka Blvd
Bus Stop
Minnetonka Blvd
Bus Stop
Maclynn Blvd
Bus Stop
Maclynn Blvd
Bus Stop
Christmas Lake Rd
Bus Stop
Christmas Lake Rd
Bus Stop
Pleasant Av
Bus Stop
Hwy 7
Bus Stop
Old Market Blvd
Bus Stop
Old Market Blvd
Bus Stop
West Point Rd
Bus Stop
West Point Rd
Bus Stop
Shady Hills Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Excelsior is 164/100 - which is 66% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Excelsior crime rates are 353 per 100k, which is 84% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
309 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
44 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Excelsior is $80,750 - which is 28% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$80,750 A-
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Unknown Name
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Stone Creek Dental
Dentist
Omega Dentist
Dentist
Ridgeview Chanhassen Clinic
Clinic
Carver County Sheriff's Office Chanhassen Precinct
Police
Chanhassen Fire Station
Fire Station
Chanhassen Dental
Dentist
Chanhassen Family Dentistry
Dentist
Bluff Creek Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Park Nicollet Clinic
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing B

Excelsior home prices are $773,100 - which is 304% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$773,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
43% A+
Home Affordability
9.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Excelsior graduation rate is 91% - which is 2% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
80% A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (5) B-
Excelsior Elementary
St John The Baptist Catholic Montessori School
Our Savior Lutheran School
Minnetonka West Middle
Minnewashta Elementary
Deephaven Elementary
Bluff Creek Elementary
Clear Springs Elementary
Chanhassen Elementary
The Anicca Program
The Annica Program
Chapel Hill Academy
St Hubert Elementary School
Scenic Heights Elementary
Prairie View Elementary
St Therese School
High Schools (0) F
276 Minnetonka Hs Is
Minnetonka Senior High
276 Minnetonka Compass Ext Yr
276 Minnetonka Compass
Tonka Online
The Anicca Program
The Annica Program
112 Alc Independent Study
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ratings A-

Excelsior has an overall rating of 79% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A-
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Excelsior Area Facts

  • Excelsior has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Excelsior crime rates are 84% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Excelsior is 66% higher than the Minnesota average

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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Excelsior? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Excelsior Commons
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Badger Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Curry Farms Park

      Entertainment

      Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Museum
      Water Street Gallery Ltd
      Museum of Lake MInnetonka
      Excelsior Dock Cinema
      Old Log Theatre
      Paisley Park Studios
      Chanhassen Cinema
      Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Excelsior Brewing Company
      Licks Unlimited
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Domino's
      Subway
      Jimmy John's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Excelsior? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Excelsior.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Excelsior? The cost of living in Excelsior is 164/100 - which is 66% higher than Minnesota.
      Excelsior
      164

      64% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Excelsior? Excelsior crime rates are 353, which are 84% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      353 per 100k people

      85% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 284

      85% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Excelsior? The median income in Excelsior is $80,750 which is 28% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $80,75046% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $67,808127% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Excelsior a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Excelsior home prices? Excelsior home prices are $773,100 - which is 304% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $773,100319% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $953equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Excelsior have good schools? The Excelsior graduation rate is 91% - which is 2% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      67% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Excelsior a good place to live? Excelsior has an overall rating of 79% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      2 total surveys

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