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Garden City blends homes and businesses in Brooklyn Center
Garden City blends commercial and residential spaces near some of Brooklyn Center's most popular parks and shopping destinations. "I have neighbors that live in their home and run a chiropractor office out of their home," says April Graves, Mayor of Brooklyn Center, who lives in Garden City. "On the other side of me is a medical center and mosque." Both chain and local businesses are along Brooklyn Boulevard, which goes through the neighborhood. Centennial Park, the largest green space in the city, is less than 1 mile away. With Interstate 94 along the border, residents can easily access the Twin Cities.
Garden City is a Brooklyn Center neighborhood located northwest of Minneapolis.
Amphitheater center is used all during the warmer seasons in Centennial Park.
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Mid-20th-century homes with grassy lawns at affordable prices
Grassy lawns with spruce and maple trees line the wide roads and occasional sidewalks in Garden City. The neighborhood is filled with midcentury homes, mostly built in the 1950s and 1960s. Ranch styles are common, featuring hip and gable roofs that make it easy for rain and snow to fall off. There are also split-levels. "Brooklyn Center is very affordable," Graves says. "That's why I bought my house where I did." Prices for a two- or three-bedroom home range from $200,000 to $350,000.Garden City receives an annual snowfall of almost 60 inches. Road plows come through if the snow exceeds 2-and-a-half inches, and the city recommends that residents wait to shovel their driveways until after the area is plowed. Properties closest to Centennial Park are at risk of flooding, meaning flood insurance is required by most private and all federally backed mortgage lenders.
Rows of brightly colored split-level homes adds to the character of Garden City.
Homes for sale in Garden City atrract interest from home shoppers in the northwest metro.
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Shops and restaurants provide a variety of options to residents
Part of Garden City's appeal is the number of businesses in and around the neighborhood. "I live in an area that's very accessible to shopping, to transit, to a place to socialize and have drinks," Graves says. Restaurants ranging from Hip Sing BBQ, which delivers Chinese, to the American fare at American Legion are along Brooklyn Boulevard, one of the city's major thoroughfares. "It's our neighborhood 'Cheers,'" Graves says of American Legion. Dollar Tree and Sun Foods, an Asian grocery store, are also in the area. Brooklyn Boulevard leads to Shingle Creek Crossing, one of the main retail areas less than one mile away. The shopping center features big-box stores such as T.J. Maxx and grocery stores like Cub Foods. The Brooklyn Center Farmers Market sells fresh produce and handmade crafts every Thursday afternoon from July through September.
The roasted duck with vegetables at Hip Sing BBQ Restaurant is one of the most popular dishes near Garden City.
Cub Foods is a popular grocery option near Garden City.
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Osseo Area Schools have magnet programs focused on STEM
Garden City is served by Osseo Area Schools, which has several magnet schools that students can apply to attend. Garden City Elementary School and Brooklyn Middle STEAM School receive a C-plus grade from Niche. Park Center Senior High School earns a B-minus and is an International Baccalaureate World School. The high school also offers Postsecondary Enrollment Options to 10th through 12th graders through partnering institutions, including North Hennepin Community College.
Garden City Elementary offers a nurturing environment with 27 full-time teachers.
Park Center IB World School has a 21% AP participation rate, promoting academic challenges.
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Ample green space with Brooklyn Center's largest park nearby
Right next to Garden City Elementary School is Garden City Park, which has basketball courts and a playground. Less than 1 mile away, Centennial Park's 48 acres are divided by Shingle Creek; the main park features a walking trail, picnic tables, a playground and lighted softball fields. The park's amphitheater hosts several of the neighborhood's events. "During the nicer months, we host movies in the park or music in the park," Graves says. "That's also where we have our Juneteenth celebration." There is an archery range on the other side of the creek, known as Centennial Park West. The Brooklyn Center Community Center and Brookdale Library are next to the park.
Garden City Park has a number of slides on the larger than average playground.
Brooklyn Center residents enjoy taking a walk at Centennial Park.
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Twin Cities are a short commute from Garden City
Interstate 94 borders the neighborhood, leading about 12 miles to Downtown Minneapolis and 20 miles to Downtown St. Paul. Metro Transit manages a bus route that stops along 63rd Avenue, Brooklyn Boulevard and Xerxes Avenue. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is about 23 miles away, with direct flights to over 160 destinations. North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital is about 5 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Bob Cahlandar Park
Trails
Botanical Gardens
Multi-Purpose Field
Centennial Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Shingle Creek Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Marlin Park
Playground
Garden City Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
34 min drive
Bus
Brooklyn Blvd & 65th Ave N
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Xerxes Ave N & Brooklyn Dr
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Xerxes Ave & 64th Ave N
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Brooklyn Blvd & 60th Ave N
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Xerxes Ave N & 60th Ave N
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Xerxes Ave N & Nash Rd
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Brooklyn Blvd & 62nd Av N
Garden City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden City, Brooklyn Center sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden City, Brooklyn Center over the last 12 months is $321,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,514
Median Age
34
Population under 18
31.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,579
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,393
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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