In the suburban Fridley neighborhood, Bonny, in northern Minneapolis, family-friendly recreation and public education are within walking distance of many homes. Ambar Larsen, a real estate agent with Prandium Group, helped her clients purchase a home in Bonny in 2024. She says, "They loved that this was a kid-friendly neighborhood. When we drove around, there were kids playing in the streets and the surrounding parks." The neighborhood's mid-century single-family homes add to the classic suburban vibes, as do the stores and restaurants conveniently located less than a mile from many doorsteps. With a crime rate on par with the national average and downtown Minneapolis 9 miles away, the neighborhood provides comfort while retaining access to the big city.
The Bonny neighborhood, north of Minneapolis, is a family-friendly suburban neighborhood.
Fridley Market offers a variety of shopping options like Boot Barn and Duluth Trading near the Bonny neighborhood.
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Mid-century ranch-style homes and Cape Cods
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh streets, which all run north and south through the neighborhood, are mostly residential. The most common houses include three-to-five-bedroom ranch-style homes and Cape Cods built in the 1950s and '60s on leafy, quarter-acre lots with neighboring fences to the sides and back. "The homes in this neighborhood have significantly bigger yards than what you get in newer developments," says Larsen. "My clients were all about family. They wanted a big yard where they could have barbecues and spend quality time together. And that's exactly what they got." Built-in garages are very common as well, though some are detached. Houses range from around 1,000 to 2,600 square feet and sell between $250,000 and $375,000.
Many Cape Cod-style homes in the Bonny neighborhood have detached garages.
Ranch-style homes with two car garages are available in the Bonny neighborhood.
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A short walk to Fridley Middle and Fridley High
Fridley Public Schools serves students, starting at Stevenson Elementary School, graded a C by Niche. Fridley Middle and Fridley High are in the northeast section of the neighborhood and next to each other. The middle school earns a C grade, while the high school gets a B-minus. Fridley High's 850 students can participate in three International Baccalaureate Programmes: Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related. While not every student must graduate with an IB degree, the school's core curriculum requires each student to take IB courses.
Fridley Senior High School serves students in grades 9-12.
Fridley Middle School serves students in grades 5-8.
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Sports and sledding at Commons Park
Residents live no more than a mile from recreation facilities. For some, they're just across the street, including Commons Park, the most popular park in the city, according to Fridley's website. The 23-acre park is next to Fridley Middle School and is frequented by kids looking to enjoy the playground and play sports through the Fridley Youth Sports Association. Kids also flock to the park when it snows to sled down the hills, a defining feature, along with the 130-foot water tower. The Fridley Community Center sits just across the street from Commons Park next to Fridley High School. It has an active senior center and a gymnasium and offers the Tiger Club childcare program. Less than 2 miles away, Moore Lake Park has volleyball courts, a fishing pier, a community building and a picnic pavilion, available for rent to celebrate a special occasion.
Kids enjoy climbing this unique climbing structure at Commons Park in Fridley.
The Fridley Community Center is located within walking distance of the Bonny neighborhood.
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1 mile or less to stores and restaurants
Fridley Market, on 57th Avenue Northeast, is also less than a mile away from homes in Bonny. The shopping plaza has a Cub Foods grocery store and a few smaller retailers. This area has several restaurants, including national fast-food chains and local favorites. For Mexican food, there's Zantigo, a Minneapolis metro chain. Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet is another community staple, featuring a giant chocolate fountain, included with its all-you-can-eat Asian and American food. There are several more big box retailers and restaurants about 1 mile south along Central Avenue Northeast, giving residents plenty of options for shopping and dining out.
Fridley Market shopping area is located at Highway 694 and University Avenue.
The Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet is a local favorite, featuring a giant chocolate fountain, which is included in its all-you-can-eat Asian and American food buffet.
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A 9-mile drive or 20-minute train ride to Central Minneapolis
Bonny is primarily car-dependent with direct access to Minnesota Highway 65, which runs about 9 miles south to Central Minneapolis, and Interstate 694, which can be taken east and west throughout Minneapolis' northern suburbs. Downtown commuters can also park and ride Metro Transit's Northstar Line for a 20-minute trip into the city
Interstate 694 borders the south side of the Bonny neighborhood and provides convenient access to downtown Minneapolis, downtown St. Paul, and beyond.
Fridley residents can take the Northstar commuter train into downtown Minneapolis from the Fridley Station.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,568
Median Age
36
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,520
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,226
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
28.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.2%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
On par with 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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