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Plymouth, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 9 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area. Money Magazine ranked Plymouth number one on their list of "America's Best Places to Live 2008." Money Magazine noted the city's quality schools, good jobs, active outdoor community, affordable housing and a low crime rate. Its primary school district is included in the top three in Minnesota.
The citizens have approved numerous initiatives in order to preserve open space, build trails, construct park and recreation facilities and fund education. The city includes numerous lakes and features a rolling terrain landscape. Plymouth is known for its well planned residential areas. Light manufacturing, telecommunications, printing and publishing, hi-tech research, insurance and computer related industries are some of the primary employers.
The earliest inhabitants of the region were the Dakota. The settlement was situated at the northern end of Medicine Lake. In 1848 the explorer Antoine LeCounte arrived. In 1855 Plymouth began developing as a town. In the notable Dakota War of 1862 the white settlers battled the Dakota at Fort Ridgley. After the Civil War ended farming was the major factor for the economy. Medicine Lake became a popular destination for tourists and numerous resorts were established near the lake.
Plymouth Creek Fieldhouse is a domed building and features a state-of-the-art artificial grass field and is used for a variety of sports. Residence can utilize the indoor facility for walking and jogging during the winter months. The Plymouth Ice Center features three rinks and is utilized by hockey teams and for skating. The extensive park system and the local trails are popular with residents. Golfing enthusiasts enjoy the vast number of courses. The large number of lakes are enjoyed for fishing, boating and water skiing.
The city is home to the Globe University/Minnesota School of Business.
Plymouth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Plymouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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 | Plymouth Colleges Plymouth colleges and trade schools. |
 | Plymouth Hotels & Travel Plymouth hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Plymouth Mortgage Plymouth property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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