Crystal neighborhood offers shopping, parks and access to downtown Minneapolis
Homes in Becker are moderately spaced, with clean lawns and tall, well-spaced trees that create an open, expansive atmosphere. The neighborhood sits on the north side of Crystal, Minnesota, a suburb of about 23,000 residents, about 12 miles northwest of Minneapolis. “It’s a second-ring suburb,” says Kath Hammerseng, a Realtor with Sohus Real Estate Group, part of Edina Realty. “People really dig the proximity to downtown.” Bound by major thoroughfares and home to several neighborhood parks and two shopping centers, Becker offers its residents small, midcentury homes at relatively affordable prices and access to the Robbinsdale Area School District.
Crystal Town Center is located near the intersection of Bass Lake Rd and Broadway.
Cape Cod style homes Will come in one or two floor varieties in the Becker neighborhood.
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Ranch-style homes from the midcentury are typical of Becker
Ranch-style homes and half-stories are typical styles, but there is also the rare Colonial Revival design. Many homes here were built in the 1950s and feature driveways and detached garages. Sidewalks line major streets but are absent from the purely residential roads. Prices range from $225,000 to $400,000, but a few larger builds from the 2020s near Iron Horse Park can sell for up to $610,000.
The Crystal Airport is a few blocks northeast of Becker, but noise doesn’t seem to be much of a problem as the airport doesn’t run commercial flights. “It’s not incredibly impactful,” Hammerseng says of the airport. “There’s not much activity there.” Like many neighborhoods in Crystal, Becker does not have a homeowner or neighborhood association.
Ranch style homes of all shapes and sizes can be found in the Becker neighborhood.
Most ranch style homes in the Becker neighborhood have detached garages.
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Becker Park’s redesign aims to foster community
Becker Park is the largest in the neighborhood. The park’s 2020 redesign emphasized fostering community through gathering spaces and an inclusive play structure. “They’ve rebuilt Becker Park, and now it’s more of a pickleball and community area,” Hammerseng says. Elm Grove Park is a pocket park with a playground and green space on the western edge. Iron Horse Park at the southern edge is a bit larger than Elm Grove Park and offers a basketball court and open space. New Hope Ice Arena is a couple blocks south and has two indoor ice rinks and a walking track.
Becker Park features many different amenities for everyone in Crystal, MN.
The playground at Becker Park is fun for all ages.
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AP and IB programs at Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School
Students in Crystal can attend the Robbinsdale Area Public School District, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Becker students can attend Northport Elementary School, which earns a C. Robbinsdale Middle School also earns a C. Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School rates a C-plus. Cooper offers Advanced Placement courses as well as the International Baccalaureate program. Students interested in the fine arts can also enroll in FAIR School Crystal, a magnet middle school that integrates the arts with STEM instruction, which likewise earns a C from Niche.
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School enrolls over 1,700 students in grades 9-12.
Teachers take pride in their students at Robbinsdale Middle School.
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Crystal Frolics brings the city together
The City of Crystal Farmers Market is held Tuesday afternoons from mid-June through September at Grogan Park, a few blocks south. Crystal Frolics, held partly at Becker Park and typically the last weekend in July, is an annual, city-wide event featuring softball and pickleball tournaments, food and beverage vendors and live music.
Cycling and public transit options 12 miles from downtown Minneapolis
Becker is about 12 miles from downtown Minneapolis, accessible via County Road 81, a significant diagonal artery. Interstate 94 is about 2 miles north of the neighborhood. Minneapolis is known for its bike-friendly infrastructure, and there are bike lanes along 54th Avenue, Broadway and Bass Lake Road. Metro Transit buses run along major streets. Commercial flights are available at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, about 24 miles southeast. The closest major hospital is North Memorial Health’s Robbinsdale Hospital, under 5 miles away.
Crystal Shopping Center on the north side of Becker
A good chunk of Becker is commercial: both Crystal Shopping Center and Crystal Gallery, another shopping area, lie on the north side of the neighborhood, where residents can find Target and other chain stores and restaurants. For groceries, Aldi is just across Bass Lake Road while Supermercado y Pandaderia LomaBonita is in Crystal Shopping Center.
Big Louie’s Bar and Grill is a long-standing Crystal dining option. “Big Louie’s has been around a long time,” Hammerseng says. “They’re a burger joint.” For more dining variety, including brewpubs Wicked Wort and Nouvelle Brewing by Travail, residents can head into nearby Robbinsdale, under 3 miles from Becker.
The crystal shopping center has many different types of businesses catering to Becker residents.
Supermercado y Panaderia LomaBonita is a local market located in the Crystal Shopping Center.
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Parks in this Area
Becker Park
Iron Horse Park
Elm Grove Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
33 min drive
Bus
Bass Lake Rd (Co Rd 10) & Maryland Ave N
Bus
Douglas Dr & 53rd Ave N
Bus
West Broadway & #5537 - Target
Bus
West Broadway & 54th Ave N
Bus
West Broadway & Douglas Dr
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West Broadway & 55th Ave N
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Becker
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Becker Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Becker, Crystal sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Becker, Crystal over the last 12 months is $283,725, consistent with 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,615
Median Age
37
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,202
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,731
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.7%
College Graduates
25.4%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.7%
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®
52/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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