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West Palmer Lake is near outdoor recreation and the interstate
West Palmer Lake is a Brooklyn Center neighborhood offering residents a slower pace of life with ample outdoor recreation near the Twin Cities. “It’s a quiet neighborhood,” says Carlos Bunay, Realtor with National Realty Guild. Several homes have views of West Palmer Park, which abuts the wetlands surrounding Palmer Lake. On the other side of the neighborhood are several shopping centers along Brooklyn Boulevard. Interstate 94 is nearby, making it easy for residents to access Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Palmer Lake provides the West Palmer Lake neighborhood an oasis of nature in the heart of the suburbs.
West Palmer Lake residents are minutes from the Shingle Creek Shopping Center.
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Mid-20th-century homes at affordable prices
Sidewalks line some of the roads in West Palmer Lake. For most of the area, the grassy lawns stretch to the curb, dotted with oak and maple trees. Most of the community is made up of ranch styles and split-levels built between the 1950s and ’70s, although there are some townhouses from the ’70s and ’80s. “The year of build is more recent than North Minneapolis and St. Paul,” says Cenia Badillo, Realtor with Coldwell Banker. “They have more updates and are a little bit bigger.” Prices for a single-family home typically range from $275,000 to $375,000, while townhouses fall between $150,000 and $275,000. “It’s a little cheaper,” Bunay says, with the median price of a single-family home in Minneapolis being about $345,000.
West Palmer Lake is prone to winter weather, with an estimated 59 inches of snowfall every year. If snowfall is over an inch, sidewalks are shoveled, while roads are plowed after two and a half inches. Homes closest to Palmer Lake and the surrounding parks are at risk of flooding; flood insurance is required by most private and all federally backed mortgage lenders.
Rows of ranch style homes are typical of West Palmer Lake.
Older ranch style homes in West Palmer Lake will have a detached garage.
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Local middle school offers STEAM magnet program
West Palmer Lake is part of Osseo Area Schools. Palmer Lake Elementary School and Brooklyn Middle STEAM School receive a C-plus from Niche. The middle school offers plenty of programming to help students get exposure to STEAM fields, including job shadowing and community partnerships with organizations like St. Jude’s and the Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division. Park Center Senior High School is an International Baccalaureate World School that earns a B-minus.
Palmer Lake Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, better than the district average.
At Brooklyn Middle, 19% of students excel in math and 37% in reading.
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Parks are along the wetlands of Palmer Lake
Wood chip trails go through the 271-acre basin around Palmer Lake, offering views of wetlands. The area is popular with birders because of the prevalence of species like the Gray Catbird and Northern Cardinal. On the outskirts of the basin is West Palmer Park, a recreational space with a skating rink, playground, basketball courts and athletic fields. At Centerbrook Golf Course, about 3 miles away, people can take lessons on the nine-hole course. “So many families visit there,” Badillo says. Brookdale Library is a hub for community events like book and craft clubs, workshops and Storytime.
West Palmer Park has a variety of amenities for all to enjoy.
Enjoy a stroll through Palmer Lake Park.
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Easy access to the interstate and Twin Cities
Residents can hop onto Interstate 94, which leads about 10 miles to Downtown Minneapolis and 20 miles to Downtown St. Paul. Metro Transit manages bus routes along Brooklyn Boulevard, 69th Avenue and Xerxes Avenue. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 23 miles away, with nonstop service to nearly 160 destinations. North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital is about 5 miles away.
Grocery stores and chain restaurants in Brooklyn Center
Boulevard Market is one of the many shopping centers along Brooklyn Boulevard, a major thoroughfare that borders West Palmer Lake. There, residents can get dinner from African Deli or Xin Xin Chinese. “There are a lot of chain restaurants,” Bunay says, with a Culver’s and Subway in the neighborhood. There are also plenty of options in Downtown Minneapolis; Bunay recommends Manny’s Steakhouse. People can visit stores like Hallel’s African Food Market or travel about 2 miles to Cub Foods for groceries. They can also find locally grown produce and handmade goods at the Brooklyn Center Farmers Market every Thursday afternoon from July to September. Walmart, Home Depot and Target are within 5 miles.
The African Market and African Deli sit side-by-side off 69th and Brooklyn Blvd.
Experience authentic African cuisine at the African Deli in West Palmer Lake.
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Brooklyn Center events held at city parks
Brooklyn Center hosts several events throughout the year, held at the many parks scattered throughout the city. During the colder months, residents can attend the monthly Big Chill festivities with hot cocoa, s’mores, ice skating, or winter games. One of the most anticipated events is the annual Juneteenth Celebration, one of several cultural events the city hosts. Live music plays throughout the day, and there are games and vendors selling food or sharing community resources.
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Parks in this Area
Palmer Lake Park and Palmer Lake Environmental Area
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Riverdale Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Willow Lane Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Centennial Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
West Palmer Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
34 min drive
Bus
69th Ave N & York Place
Bus
Brooklyn Blvd & 70th Ave N
Bus
Woodbine Lane & June Ave N
Bus
71st Ave N & France Ave N
Bus
71st Ave N & Halifax Ave N
Bus
Woodbine Lane & Lee Ave N
Bus
Halifax Ave N & 72nd Ave N
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Palmer Lake
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Palmer Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Palmer Lake, Brooklyn Center sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Palmer Lake, Brooklyn Center over the last 12 months is $489,990, up 7% 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
2,731
Median Age
36
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,380
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,363
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87%
College Graduates
21.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
% Population in Labor Force
80.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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