Minnesota is One of the Best States For Trick-Or-Treating in U.S.

Trick-or-treaters, get your candy bags ready because Minnesota just scored a sweet spot in the top 10 best states for trick-or-treating in 2025!

A company called KURU Footwear put together the list based on several factors, including pedestrian safety (measured by fatality rates per 100,000 people), the child population in each state, and Google search data for terms like "Halloween" and "trick-or-treating" to gauge demand. They also considered walkability scores and the predicted temperature for Halloween night.

According to the data, our beloved North Star State is ranked the 10th best state in the entire country for trick-or-treating this year. Here’s a closer look at why Minnesota earned its spot as one of the top trick-or-treating destinations this year:

Minnesota's Chilly Halloween Temps Won’t Stop Us!

Minnesotans are no strangers to crisp fall weather, and this Halloween will be no exception. Late October usually brings temps in the high 40s to low 50s (sometimes cooler), but honestly, that’s part of the fun. You’re not sweating your butt off inside a costume, and the glow of driveway fire pits scattered through the neighborhood makes the whole night feel cozy. Layer up, grab a warm beverage, and lean into the chill. There’s something about bundling up and heading out in the fall twilight that captures the magic of the season.

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Minnesota is a Safe Place to Trick-or-Treat

What makes trick-or-treating here even sweeter is how safe it is. Minnesota boasts one of the lowest pedestrian fatality rates in the country (0.97 per 100k people), making it a prime spot for safe Halloween adventures.

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Walkability and Halloween Spirit Galore!

With a solid "WalkScore" of 71 out of 100, you won’t have to travel far to hit jackpot neighborhoods. And if you’ve noticed your neighbors ramping up their yard decor with spiderwebs and spooky inflatables, you’re not alone. Minnesota ranks high on Google searches for Halloween and trick-or-treating.

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The Real Treat? Community!

In true Minnesota fashion, it’s not just about the candy (although that’s a big part), it’s also about the sense of community that comes from wandering door-to-door, saying “trick-or-treat” while meeting your neighbors.

With 22.4% of Minnesota’s population under the age of 18, our neighborhoods come alive with kids darting from house to house, parents chatting over mugs of cider, and friendly competitions for who can hand out the best candy. It’s one of those nights that perfectly captures what it means to grow up, and raise a family, in Minnesota.

Clearly, we don’t just celebrate, we dominate Halloween!

The full top 10 best states for trick-or-treating look like this:

Illinois
Ohio
Wisconsin
Indiana
Utah
Pennsylvania
Iowa
New Hamphsire
Michigan
Minnesota

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