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Best places to open an assisted living home in Minnesota

Name: Minnesota assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

The top markets for residential assisted living in Minnesota, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026

The top markets for assisted living in Minnesota right now are Scott, Wright, Anoka counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 2,464 licensed assisted living homes serving 404,380 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $6,572/mo.

Licensed homes

2,464

state roster

Population 75+

404,380

ACS

Median AL cost

$6,572/mo

above the national median

Bed supply

75.7/1k

saturated supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Minnesota

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

Scott County — opportunity 5.7/10 (Moderate); 7,383 seniors 75+, growing 27.5%, with 47 licensed homes.
Wright County — opportunity 5.4/10 (Moderate); 7,980 seniors 75+, growing 21.5%, with 19 licensed homes.
Anoka County — opportunity 5.3/10 (Moderate); 22,196 seniors 75+, growing 22.0%, with 190 licensed homes.
St. Louis County — opportunity 5.2/10 (Moderate); 16,856 seniors 75+, growing 5.3%, with 49 licensed homes.
Washington County — opportunity 5.2/10 (Moderate); 18,673 seniors 75+, growing 26.8%, with 95 licensed homes.
Hennepin County — opportunity 5.1/10 (Moderate); 79,079 seniors 75+, growing 11.6%, with 1,018 licensed homes.
Dakota County — opportunity 5.1/10 (Moderate); 28,224 seniors 75+, growing 23.9%, with 229 licensed homes.
Sherburne County — opportunity 5.1/10 (Moderate); 4,452 seniors 75+, growing 16.4%, with 24 licensed homes.
Ramsey County — opportunity 5.1/10 (Moderate); 34,518 seniors 75+, growing 6.4%, with 241 licensed homes.
Carver County — opportunity 5.1/10 (Moderate); 6,151 seniors 75+, growing 29.6%, with 20 licensed homes.

All Minnesota counties by market opportunity

County	Pop 75+	Demand	Homes	Market	Band
Scott	7,383	6.5	47	5.7	Moderate
Wright	7,980	5.6	19	5.4	Moderate
Anoka	22,196	6.4	190	5.3	Moderate
St. Louis	16,856	4.4	49	5.2	Moderate
Washington	18,673	7.3	95	5.2	Moderate
Hennepin	79,079	6.0	1,018	5.1	Moderate
Dakota	28,224	6.9	229	5.1	Moderate
Sherburne	4,452	4.6	24	5.1	Moderate
Ramsey	34,518	5.0	241	5.1	Moderate
Carver	6,151	6.5	20	5.1	Moderate
Stearns	10,784	4.0	41	5.1	Moderate
Crow Wing	6,909	5.4	15	5.0	Moderate
Otter Tail	6,405	3.9	13	4.8	Moderate
Olmsted	12,038	5.9	30	4.7	Moderate
Chisago	3,875	5.3	9	4.6	Moderate
Rice	4,592	3.7	20	4.6	Moderate
Itasca	4,615	4.2	18	4.6	Moderate
Cass	3,304	5.0	12	4.5	Thin
Becker	3,165	4.6	6	4.4	Thin
Pine	2,527	3.2	8	4.3	Thin
Blue Earth	4,549	4.5	17	4.3	Thin
Winona	3,835	4.0	8	4.2	Thin
Morrison	3,027	3.8	11	4.2	Thin
Isanti	2,848	3.6	4	4.2	Thin
Goodhue	4,052	3.4	12	4.1	Thin
Douglas	4,272	4.8	11	4.1	Thin
Kandiyohi	3,857	3.7	13	4.0	Thin
Hubbard	2,344	4.8	4	3.9	Thin
Carlton	2,683	3.8	18	3.9	Thin
Steele	3,105	3.6	14	3.8	Thin
Beltrami	3,280	4.6	12	3.8	Thin
McLeod	3,358	4.6	8	3.8	Thin
Le Sueur	2,235	3.7	8	3.7	Thin
Clay	3,991	3.6	14	3.7	Thin
Dodge	1,353	4.0	3	3.6	Thin
Wabasha	2,202	4.2	5	3.6	Thin
Waseca	1,481	3.1	5	3.5	Thin
Kanabec	1,443	4.0	5	3.5	Thin
Nicollet	2,639	4.3	7	3.5	Thin
Benton	2,433	3.4	7	3.5	Thin
Freeborn	3,254	3.8	7	3.5	Thin
Aitkin	2,363	4.6	5	3.4	Thin
Todd	2,443	3.8	8	3.4	Thin
Lake	1,259	4.2	6	3.4	Thin
Polk	2,581	2.6	9	3.4	Thin
Mower	3,300	3.8	11	3.4	Thin
Houston	1,788	3.8	4	3.3	Thin
Nobles	1,653	3.1	3	3.3	Thin
Meeker	2,044	3.6	5	3.2	Thin
Brown	2,629	3.6	8	3.2	Thin
Chippewa	1,215	3.4	5	3.2	Thin
Lyon	1,945	3.4	6	3.2	Thin
Pope	1,218	3.6	4	3.2	Thin
Koochiching	1,349	2.8	3	3.1	Thin
Mille Lacs	2,085	3.2	6	3.1	Thin
Pennington	1,143	2.2	3	3.0	Thin
Roseau	1,180	3.2	4	3.0	Thin
Redwood	1,513	3.1	5	3.0	Thin
Fillmore	2,119	3.8	7	2.9	Thin
Martin	2,091	2.4	5	2.9	Thin
Faribault	1,433	2.8	5	2.7	Thin
Sibley	1,270	2.8	4	2.6	Thin
Jackson	1,057	3.1	3	2.6	Thin
Renville	1,433	2.8	6	2.6	Thin
Wadena	1,232	3.5	6	2.4	Thin
Swift	1,115	3.6	2	2.3	Thin
Watonwan	1,021	2.2	1	2.3	Thin
Cottonwood	1,251	3.1	3	2.2	Thin
Pipestone	905	2.8	3	—	—
Rock	914	3.4	2	—	—
Kittson	473	3.1	2	—	—
Stevens	745	1.8	3	—	—
Lac qui Parle	876	3.0	3	—	—
Lake of the Woods	338	2.2	0	—	—
Wilkin	522	3.8	1	—	—
Yellow Medicine	841	2.2	1	—	—
Traverse	405	3.9	0	—	—
Big Stone	647	2.6	2	—	—
Lincoln	663	2.8	1	—	—
Clearwater	773	2.8	2	—	—
Murray	962	3.1	2	—	—
Mahnomen	401	3.5	0	—	—
Norman	619	2.2	1	—	—
Grant	636	2.6	4	—	—
Marshall	934	3.4	0	—	—
Red Lake	377	2.2	1	—	—
Cook	652	6.1	0	—	—

Top cities for assisted living in Minnesota

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

City	County	Homes	Avg size
Brooklyn Park	Hennepin	230	—
Minneapolis	Hennepin	172	—
Brooklyn Center	Hennepin	145	—
Bloomington	Hennepin	103	—
Burnsville	Hennepin	73	—
St. Paul	Ramsey	66	—
Richfield	Hennepin	51	—
St Paul	Ramsey	45	—
Coon Rapids	Anoka	43	—
Fridley	Anoka	38	—
Crystal	Hennepin	38	—
Woodbury	Washington	37	—
Minnetonka	Hennepin	35	—
Apple Valley	Dakota	34	—
Maplewood	Ramsey	34	—
New Hope	Hennepin	29	—
Plymouth	Hennepin	29	—
Roseville	Ramsey	28	—
Rochester	Olmsted	27	—
Blaine	Ramsey	26	—

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Minnesota?

The strongest Minnesota markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Scott, Wright, Anoka, St. Louis, Washington counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.

Which Minnesota city has the most assisted living homes?

Brooklyn Park has the most, with 230 licensed assisted living homes (about 0 beds).

How much does assisted living cost in Minnesota?

The median assisted living cost in Minnesota is about $6,572 per month — above the national median.

How many assisted living homes are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has approximately 2,464 licensed assisted living homes serving 404,380 residents aged 75 and older.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Minnesota state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.