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Champlin

Champlin

$418,640 Average Value
$198 Average Price per Sq Ft
59 Homes For Sale

Champlin is where riverfront living meets big-city access

Champlin is a riverside Twin Cities suburb where people often move to enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of parks along the Mississippi River where people can hit the water or cast a fishing line. Buyers are also drawn to the city’s wide-ranging housing stock and its top-rated schools. Commuters can reach both Minneapolis and Saint Paul with ease thanks to nearby highways.

Welcome to Champlin.
Welcome to Champlin.
An aerial view of Champlin and the MIssissippi River.
An aerial view of Champlin and the MIssissippi River.
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What buyers can pay for split-level homes, ramblers and townhomes

Split-level houses, two-story New Traditional homes and ramblers built after 1980 make up the majority of the city’s housing stock. Prices can run from the mid-$200,000s for a smaller rambler to more than $1 million for a larger estate or a house with riverfront views. Townhomes and duplexes often sell between the upper $100,000s and the mid-$500,000s. Champlin tends to be less expensive than nearby cities like Dayton and Maple Grove, but its housing market is just as competitive. “In terms of demand, the Twin Cities is about as strong as it gets, and Champlin is no different,” says Jeff Shuman, a Realtor with Edina Realty.

There are New Traditional homes in Champlin.
There are New Traditional homes in Champlin.
You can find ramblers throughout the city.
You can find ramblers throughout the city.
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There are plenty of ways to relax by the Mississippi River

Champlin residents often spend time in nature. “People coming here are attracted to the lifestyle,” Shuman says. “They want peace and quiet.” The Mississippi River borders the area, and people can visit nearby green spaces like Mississippi Gateway Regional Park to take full advantage of the water. The park has carry-in boat access, plus a fishing deck and plenty of hiking and biking trails. There’s also a public boat launch at Mississippi Point Park.

Away from the water, Andrews Park provides sports courts and a splash pad, and it adds ice rinks each winter. Elm Creek Park Reserve, overseen by the Three Rivers Park District, has nearly 5,000 acres to explore and offers activities like archery, disc golf and snowboarding.

The Mississippi River borders Champlin.
The Mississippi River borders Champlin.
There are fishing piers at Mississippi Point Park.
There are fishing piers at Mississippi Point Park.
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U.S. Highway 169 connects residents with the Twin Cities metro area.
U.S. Highway 169 connects residents with the Twin Cities metro area.

Commuters have quick trips to Minneapolis and Saint Paul

U.S Highway 169 connects the car-dependent community to the broader Twin Cities metro area. Downtown Minneapolis is about 20 miles away, a drive that takes 25-40 minutes during rush hour. Saint Paul is farther away, roughly 30 miles out, but the drive takes about the same amount of time.

Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math & Environmental Science serves the area.
Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math & Environmental Science serves the area.

Students are assigned to a highly rated district

Students fall under Anoka-Hennepin Schools, a highly rated district. The Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math & Environmental Science is a specialty school with an on-site nature center and greenhouse. Nearby private options include St. Stephen's Catholic School.

Live concerts are held every Thursday evening during the Mississippi Crossings Summer Series.
Live concerts are held every Thursday evening during the Mississippi Crossings Summer Series.

Events like the Father Hennepin Festival foster community spirit

The Champlin community celebrates together throughout the year, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The most popular events on the calendar include:

  • Father Hennepin Festival, a multi-day summer celebration headlined by a parade and a carnival
  • Mississippi Crossings Summer Series, a Thursday evening concert series along the riverfront
  • Family Fun Fest, a kid-focused event at Andrews Park with inflatables, a rock-climbing wall and a face-painting station

The city has several restaurants, and there's shopping in Maple Grove

The city has a handful of longstanding restaurants, and there are more options a few miles away in Maple Grove and other communities. You can sit down for a meal at places like:

  • Willy McCoy's, a tavern known for its all-day two-for-one drink specials
  • Clive's Roadhouse, a casual grill with comfort food and a lively atmosphere
  • 5-8 Grill & Bar, a spot for cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy burgers
  • Omni Brewery & Taproom, a Maple Grove eatery with Neapolitan-style pizza
  • MT Noodles, a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant in Brooklyn Park
People can make the drive to Maple Grove for its Arbor Lakes shopping district, which is made up of several shopping centers. Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy and REI are among the stores you’ll find there.

Aldi is a popular spot for groceries.
Aldi is a popular spot for groceries.
Clive's Roadhouse is a hot spot for comfort food.
Clive's Roadhouse is a hot spot for comfort food.
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
7,847
Number of Homes for Sale
59
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,741
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,520
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,256
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Champlin Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$2,097
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,748
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,995
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,150
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,395
Median Condo Rent
$2,248
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,950

Demographics

Total Population
22,803
Median Age
42
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$104,100
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$121,201

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
35.3%
Advanced Degrees
11.7%
% Population in Labor Force
77.6%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
59''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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