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An Anoka County suburb filled with parks and lakes
Located 15 miles north of Minneapolis is Circle Pine, a residential community tucked away among fields of oak and elm trees. The suburb is packed with parks & lakes, with these features being some of the biggest draws to the area. "When the community was established back in the 1950s, the goal was to have a lot of parks and open space, and as the community has grown and filed out its borders, we've managed to adhere to that," says City Council member Matt Percy. While Circle Pines may be a small town with just over 5000 people, there's no shortage of activities for residents to explore, according to Percy: "There is just so much opportunity for people to get out, put down their electronic devices, and just enjoy nature." Homes here start at $200,000 and go up to $600,000.
Golden Lake Park is located at 67 West Golden Lake Rd. in Circle Pines.
Indian Hills Park offers access to Rice Creek Regional Park.
Baldwin Park offers a playground, hockey rink, baseball field and a community garden.
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A "crown jewel" of a lake
With over 5 different parks residents have their pick of green spaces to choose from in the neighborhood. "We were just recently talking with our Park Board, and the ratio of parks to citizens in Circle Pines is about five times the norm," Percy says. "We're talking 25 acres per every 100 households when the norm is somewhere closer to 10." Golden Lake Park is one of the most popular options, offering amenities such as sports fields, a playground, a beach and pavilions. The park is also next to Golden Lake, allowing residents to participate in water-based recreational activities like fishing. According to Percy, "We have a lot of jewels in Circle Pines, but Golden Lake Park on the southwestern side of the lake is the crown jewel. We have more resources focused here than any other park, and it has so many benefits and amenities."
The fishing pier at Golden Lake Park is a favorite of fishing enthusiasts of all ages.
Golden Lake Park is known to have a tremendous amount of waterfowl swimming around the lake.
Golden Lake Park has a lot of recreational amenities for sports, swimming, picnics & fishing.
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Enrolling at Centennial High School
Aside from the lakes & parks, the schools at Circle Pine are another reason residents choose to move to the area. "For anyone who is looking to start a family or bring their existing family in, we've got a very strong school system, with good quality education and a lot of strong support from the community," Percy says. Golden Lane serves as the elementary school of the area, rated A-minus by Niche. Students may then attend Centennial Middle School and Centennial High School, both receiving B ratings from Niche. Centennial High School has over 40 extracurriculars, such as Speech Team, Robotics and Choir.
Centennial High School is ranked 42nd within Minnesota.
Golden Lake Elementary School was recognized six times as a Minnesota Rewards School.
Centennial Middle School is located in Lino Lakes, MN.
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From Cape Cods to Split-level homes
Circle Pines is made up of primarily single-family homes, with about 80 percent of its residents being homeowners. The other 20 percent of the neighborhood are renters, with most residing in townhomes near Lake Drive. Prices for houses range between $200,000 to $600,000. The average sell price for a home is about $320,000. Some of the architectural styles include ranch-style, split-level and Cape Cod homes.
There are many Cape Cod's, built in the 50's and 60's, to choose from in Circle Pines area.
The 70's and 80's brought numerous split-level homes to Circle Pines.
The city is primarily single-family, with pockets of townhome development off Lake Drive.
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Shopping & dining in and outside Circle Pines
While there is little commercial development in the Circle Pines, residents can easily find shopping and dining options in the neighboring town, Blaine. Grocery shops such as ALDI, Walmart and Cub Foods are offered, as well as other big-box retail chains such as Home Depot and Micheals. For local dining, family-owned restaurant The Rusty Cow Cafe is an option, serving classic American menu items such as burgers and omelets. Open every day for breakfast and lunch, the restaurant honors the first responders and military members.
Circle Pines has its very own local Aldi grocery store sitting in the neighborhood.
Another grocery store locals in Circle Pines can visit is Cub Foods within the city of Blaine.
Circle Pines has one of the many chained restaurants called Carbone's Bar & Grill.
Expect to find healthy vegetables and fruits at Cub Foods in the City of Blaine.
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Enjoying time at the local library
The Centennial Library offers events daily, with recurring events such as Baby Storytime, Family Storytime, Tech Tudors and Book Club. The library is also currently spotlighting Minnesota authors and holding a Teen Short Story Writing Contest.
The Anoka County Library - Centennial is located on the civic campus in Circle Pines.
Pick up a book at the Anoka County Library-Centennial and start reading it in this cozy garden.
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Getting around Circle Pines
Circle Pines is next to Interstate 35W, which residents can take to travel into downtown Minneapolis, about a 15-mile drive away. Interstate 35 also leads to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Neighborhood, about a 26-mile drive away.
Locals in Circle Pines can take the nearest Metro Transportation route located in Blaine.
Circle Pines residents take I-35E to travel down to St. Paul & Minneapolis.
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Parks in this Area
Lexington Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Playground
Indian Hills Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Baldwin Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Carl Eck Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Golden Lake Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Inner Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
38 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.118 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
8/21/2020Niche Review
The area is pretty safe. I'm able to take walks by myself, even as its starting to get dark out. It's pretty nice looking too.
3.0Niche User
4/30/2015Niche Review
there are alot of apartments and townhomes but overall its okay
5.0Current Resident
8/29/2017Niche Review
I love this small city, right next to blaine, we are a community where you know a lot of people, and we all go to Centennial for school and the same stores to shop. People are friendly and you can make friends with most people.
3.0Current Resident
3/16/2023Niche Review
Circle Pines is a typical suburb that surrounds Centennial, a pretty good school district. It is a decent and safe place to live, but not anything special. It seems like in this area, more and more trees get cut down for needless projects every year. There are also lots of lousy neighbors who let their dogs bark constantly or party late at night. Since most houses here are very close to their neighbors, you will see the people you live by a lot, so be sure to take that into consideration. I have had a good life in the area, but I'm excited to eventually move on from it.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Circle Pines
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Circle Pines, MN sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Circle Pines, MN over the last 12 months is $335,375, up 5% from the average 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
4,890
Median Age
41
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,266
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,250
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.7%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
81.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
54''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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