Why Live in Garden City
Garden City in Brooklyn Center features grassy lawns with spruce and maple trees lining its wide roads and occasional sidewalks. The neighborhood consists mainly of older homes from the 1950s and 1960s, with ranch styles, cottages, and split-levels being common. Brooklane Park, adjacent to Garden City Elementary School, offers basketball courts and a playground, while the nearby 48-acre Centennial Park includes walking trails, picnic tables, a playground, and lighted softball fields. Centennial Park also hosts community events such as movies and music in the park, and the Juneteenth celebration. The park's amphitheater and archery range add to the local things to do. Garden City is conveniently located near Brooklyn Boulevard, which features a variety of restaurants, including Hip Sing BBQ and American Legion, as well as shopping options like Dollar Tree and Sun Foods. Shingle Creek Crossing, less than a mile away, houses big box stores like TJ Maxx and grocery stores such as Cub Foods. Interstate 94 borders the neighborhood, providing access to Downtown Minneapolis (12 miles) and Downtown St. Paul (20 miles). Metro Transit bus routes and proximity to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (23 miles) enhance connectivity. North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital is about 5 miles away. Garden City is served by Osseo Area Schools, with Garden City Elementary and Brooklyn Middle STEAM School receiving moderate ratings, while Park Center Senior High School offers International Baccalaureate programs and Postsecondary Enrollment Options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden City a good place to live?
Garden City is a good place to live. Garden City is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with good transit options. Garden City is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Garden City has 5 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 34. The average household income is $70,393 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17% of residents. A majority of residents in Garden City are home owners, with 38.7% of residents renting and 61.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Garden City can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Garden City neighborhood guide.
Is Garden City, MN a safe neighborhood?
Garden City, MN is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Garden City?
The median home price in Garden City is $461,190. If you put a 20% down payment of $92,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Garden City. The average household income in Garden City is $70K.
What are the best public schools in Garden City?
The best public schools that serve Garden City are:
What are the best private schools in Garden City?
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Home Trends in Garden City, MN
On average, homes in Garden City, Brooklyn Center sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden City, Brooklyn Center over the last 12 months is $433,928, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$433,928
Median Single Family Sale Price
$526,588
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$540,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$215,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$200,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median List Price
$461,190
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%