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Hilltop, Minnesota

City · Population 956 · #369 in Minnesota

About Hilltop

Set in the eastern part of Minnesota, Hilltop is a tiny community with an estimated population of 956.

Hilltop holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.12 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,967 residents per square mile.

What Makes Hilltop Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Hilltop — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.12 sq mi.
  • Positioned in eastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hilltop

  • 3 Guys Grill — middle eastern
  • Applebee's — american
  • Big Marina Buffet & Deli — greek
  • Central Pizza — pizza
  • Flameburger
  • LaCasita Mexican Restaurant — mexican
  • Los Cactus — mexican
  • New York Gyro — greek
  • The Camden Social — american
  • Tikka Masala Grill & Buffet — indian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hilltop

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)956
Rank in state#369 of 855
Land area0.12 sq mi
Density7,967/sq mi
Coordinates45.0536, -93.2501

🗺️ Map of Hilltop