Welcome to Crystal, MN!
The friendly city of Crystal is a growing northwestern suburb of Minneapolis in Minnesota with a population of ~23,000 people. The city is characterized by welcoming residents, an abundance of parks & green spaces, and close proximity to numerous events and activities.
Crystal is a diverse area with housing options for everyone ranging from first-time buyers to young couples moving up to downsizers. The average sales price for single family homes in 2021 was $274,000 compared to $374,000 for the Twin Cities region as a whole, making Crystal an affordable and approachable area!
Boundaries
Crystal is tucked between highways 169 & 100, and interstates 94 & 394 allowing for easy transportation to/from the city.
The city of Crystal borders a handful of northwestern suburbs, including: New Hope to the west, Golden Valley to the south, Robbinsdale to the east, and Brooklyn Center to the north.
5 Reasons You'll LOVE it:
- The City of Crystal has more than 263 acres dedicated to parks & open spaces to enjoy year round.
- Affordable & well-maintained homes that provide a sense of community.
- Close proximity to major shopping areas and a short 15 minute drive from downtown Minneapolis.
- Variety of restaurants and stores within the city limits.
- The city is continually reinvesting into its infrastructure, with new plans and goals every year!
5 Reasons You'll hATE it:
- Being a suburb, Crystal doesn’t have an energetic night-life with event venues or late night restaurants.
- Public transportation can be inconvenient and the frequency of busing on the weekends decreases greatly.
- There are limited locally owned restaurants, with the majority being chain options.
- Easy to feel lost in the crowd with the larger population compared to neighboring areas.
- There is a need for more sidewalks.
Places of Interest
- Becker Park – newest city park!
- Grogan Park – community center, location of the pool, skate park, etc
- Crystal Aquatic Center – features a “water walk,” waterslides, lap pool
- Milton’s – soul food & American staples
- Big Louie’s Bar & Grill – pub food, sports bar atmosphere
- Steve O’s Bar & Grill known for their chicken wings
Schools
The City of Crystal is located within ISD 281, also known as Robbinsdale Area Schools. The district covers seven communities and operates a total of 20 schools (12 elementary, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 virtual school).
Schools within the city limits:
