Moving to & Living in Edina, MN — 2026 Relocation Guide
Twin Cities' classic first-ring suburb — mature streets, strong schools, and tight move-day logistics.
What it's like living in Edina
Edina sits directly southwest of Minneapolis, close enough that plenty of residents commute downtown in twenty minutes and far enough that the streets feel like their own town. It's one of the oldest first-ring suburbs in the metro, which shapes almost everything about living here: mature boulevard trees, narrow older streets in the north end, and newer executive housing toward the southwest.
People move to Edina for three reasons that come up again and again on our quote calls — the school district, the walkability of 50th & France and Southdale, and the fact that you can be at MSP airport or downtown Minneapolis quickly without living in either. What surprises newcomers is how much variety exists inside one city: 1950s ramblers, mid-century splits, condos, luxury teardown rebuilds, and apartment towers all within a few miles.
Edina neighborhoods, and how each one moves
Country Club District
Historic homes with narrow driveways and protected streetscapes — the most access-sensitive part of any Edina move.
Morningside
Small-lot bungalows and 1.5-story homes that border Minneapolis; parking is street-side and tight.
50th & France
Condos and upper-floor units above retail with loading-dock and elevator scheduling.
Southdale / Centennial Lakes
Apartment and condo towers with reserved elevators, COI requirements, and dedicated loading zones.
Indian Hills / Rolling Green
Larger homes on wooded lots — long driveways and steep approaches for a 26' truck.
Parkwood Knolls
Newer executive homes on curving streets; usually the easiest large-home access in the city.
Housing in Edina
Housing here spans four decades of building styles. North Edina near Morningside is dominated by pre-1960 bungalows and story-and-a-halfs with steep, narrow staircases and small landings — that layout is the single biggest driver of move time in this city. Southwest Edina has larger, newer homes with attached garages and easier truck access. Condo and apartment living is concentrated around Southdale, Centennial Lakes, and 50th & France, where nearly every building requires a certificate of insurance and a reserved elevator window.
Getting around & commuting from Edina
Hwy 100 runs north-south through the city, Hwy 62 (the Crosstown) runs east-west, and I-494 sits along the southern edge — so most residents reach downtown Minneapolis, MSP, or the 494 job corridor without touching a slow arterial. On move day the practical issue is timing: the Crosstown and 100 both back up hard between 7–9am and 4–6pm, so we schedule Edina loads early or mid-morning.
Edina schools
Edina Public Schools (ISD 273) is the district most families name as their reason for choosing the city. Buildings are spread across the city, so families relocating mid-year often ask us to sequence the move around a school-calendar break — we hold flat-fee pricing for dates booked out in advance, so planning around a break costs nothing extra.
Things to do in Edina
- 50th & France — walkable shops, restaurants, and the Edina Theatre
- Centennial Lakes Park — paddle boats in summer, ice skating in winter
- Southdale Center and the Galleria for indoor shopping through Minnesota winters
- Braemar Park and Golf Course, plus Braemar Arena for hockey
- Edina Art Center and the Edina Aquatic Center
- Quick access to the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes just over the north border
What it costs to move to Edina
Blue Dolly quotes one all-inclusive flat fee — truck, fuel, mileage, labor, blankets, and basic protection are already in the number. No hourly meter, no travel-time add-on, no broker markup.
What our crews plan for on a Edina move
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