Elk, Minnesota is a small city located in Anoka County about half an hour from Minneapolis. It is known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere. The city has been ranked highly in BestPlaces's 2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live. Specifically, Elk was rated as #46 out of 100 best places to live in the US. It earned high scores in amenities (a 9 out of 10), cost of living (8 out of 10), education (9 out of 10) and housing (8 out of 10). The rankings also noted that although the city had a population of just over 1,000 people, there was a variety of shops and restaurants available as well as plenty of outdoor activities including several nearby state parks. With its low crime rate and well-rated schools, Elk is an ideal place to live for those looking for a peaceful, family-friendly community.
Best Places ranks thousands of places to live based on analysis, data and key statistics from the U.S. Census and our Best Places To Live Expert Insights.
Elk, Minnesota has never been in one of our rankings. Do you think this is a mistake?
Tell us what you think is great or not so great about his place.
Browse all of our Best Places Rankings