Best Job Markets in Minnesota
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Minnesota based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Holdingford leads the ranking with a value of 0.2% and a population of 771.
The top three cities are Holdingford (0.2%), New London (0.2%), and Argyle (0.3%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Minnesota.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Holdingford | 0.2% | 771 |
| #2 | New London | 0.2% | 1,156 |
| #3 | Argyle | 0.3% | 499 |
| #4 | Belle Plaine | 0.3% | 7,401 |
| #5 | Greenfield | 0.3% | 2,897 |
| #6 | Lester Prairie | 0.3% | 1,848 |
| #7 | Rollingstone | 0.3% | 590 |
| #8 | Danube | 0.4% | 489 |
| #9 | Fisher | 0.4% | 426 |
| #10 | Gem Lake | 0.4% | 521 |
| #11 | Lake City | 0.4% | 5,021 |
| #12 | Lakefield | 0.5% | 1,652 |
| #13 | Minnetonka Beach | 0.5% | 410 |
| #14 | Morris | 0.5% | 5,092 |
| #15 | Nisswa | 0.5% | 1,744 |
| #16 | Rushford Village | 0.5% | 726 |
| #17 | Sacred Heart | 0.5% | 522 |
| #18 | Zimmerman | 0.5% | 6,410 |
| #19 | Becker | 0.6% | 4,958 |
| #20 | Bird Island | 0.6% | 964 |
| #21 | Cannon Falls | 0.6% | 4,216 |
| #22 | Comfrey | 0.6% | 297 |
| #23 | Elko New Market | 0.6% | 4,915 |
| #24 | Grand Marais | 0.6% | 1,700 |
| #25 | Osakis | 0.6% | 1,667 |
| #26 | Rockville | 0.6% | 2,521 |
| #27 | Sanborn | 0.6% | 328 |
| #28 | Starbuck | 0.6% | 1,307 |
| #29 | Baudette | 0.7% | 1,117 |
| #30 | Dayton | 0.7% | 8,381 |
| #31 | Eden Valley | 0.7% | 1,077 |
| #32 | Halstad | 0.7% | 589 |
| #33 | Karlstad | 0.7% | 622 |
| #34 | Oslo | 0.7% | 297 |
| #35 | Rice Lake | 0.7% | 4,120 |
| #36 | Crown College | 0.8% | 426 |
| #37 | Good Thunder | 0.8% | 423 |
| #38 | Grand Meadow | 0.8% | 954 |
| #39 | Green Isle | 0.8% | 437 |
| #40 | Greenwald | 0.8% | 221 |
| #41 | Hewitt | 0.8% | 268 |
| #42 | Howard Lake | 0.8% | 1,864 |
| #43 | Nerstrand | 0.8% | 210 |
| #44 | Nicollet | 0.8% | 966 |
| #45 | Orr | 0.8% | 391 |
| #46 | Peterson | 0.8% | 256 |
| #47 | Pierz | 0.8% | 1,581 |
| #48 | Ranier | 0.8% | 541 |
| #49 | Searles | 0.8% | 211 |
| #50 | Truman | 0.8% | 1,223 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Minnesota?
Holdingford ranks #1 for best job markets in Minnesota with a value of 0.2% and a population of 771.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Minnesota?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Minnesota. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Minnesota compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Minnesota's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.