The neighborhood of Rice Creek Terrace East, in the north Minneapolis suburb of Fridley, is south of its namesake waterway. Residents are not far from recreation opportunities as Fridley is home to nearly 40 parks and trails that follow the water. “Just being able to take advantage of the river and the trail system is one of the best things about living here,” says Joel Friday, a Realtor with Keller Williams Classic Realty, who grew up in Fridley. “You can live anywhere, but if you can ride your bike 20 miles in any direction, that’s kind of cool, too.” The trail close to the neighborhood hooks up with another one that follows the Mississippi River into Minneapolis. The neighborhood is two miles from Interstate 694, 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis and 16 miles from St. Paul.
Rice Creek Terrace East offers a quiet suburban feel with ample open park and green space.
Local neighborhood trails link Rice Creek Terrace East to Rice Creek Park and the Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor.
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Fridley has an abundance of parks
With the number of parks in Fridley, it’s typical for each neighborhood to have public recreation space. At nearly 10 acres, Meadowlands Park has a walking and biking trail, playground and picnic areas. Improvements planned for Meadowlands over the next few years include a basketball court, an ADA-compliant playground and a small parking lot to accommodate more visitors. Locke County Park is located north of the neighborhood, totaling nearly 100 acres. The highlight is the Rice Creek West Regional Trail. The path is popular for wildlife viewing and fishing along its four miles. The park also has an enclosed dog play area. “We don’t have anything fancy like Minneapolis or St. Paul,” says Mike Maher, Fridley's parks and recreation director. “We do things on a smaller scale, but people generally support the parks and care about what’s in them.”
Kids of all ages will love playing at Meadowlands Park.
The Locke County Dog Park is located on the north side of Locke County Park.
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Homes in the ‘first-ring’ suburb of Fridley
Houses in Fridley were built in the 1950s and ‘60s when the first waves of contemporary suburban development took shape in the Minneapolis metro area. Fridley borders the city on its southwest side. Ramblers and a few split-levels are priced between $230,000 and $400,000. Single-family homes dominate the options in Rice Creek Terrace East. Homeownership is also most common, with only 6% of the community leasing their property.
Ramblers with detached garages are the most common home style in Rice Creek Terrace East.
A large split-level home offers plenty of space for growing Rice Creek Terrace East families.
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Retail sections on Highway 65 and University Avenue
The shopping and dining options are concentrated primarily along the exits to Highway 65 and University Avenue off Interstate 694, although there are more options north of the interstate. Shortstop Fridley is a sports bar that hosts trivia games on Wednesdays and bingo throughout the week. Kings Restaurant specializes in Korean food made with locally sourced ingredients. Crooners Supper Club is open Wednesday through Sunday. The dinner-and-a-show venue features big bands, jazz, blues and even comedy performances. Big-box stores like Target, Menards and Petco are near the highway. Grocery store options are Cub Foods and Hy-Vee. Northtown Mall is four miles north in the neighboring suburb of Blaine. There are 100 stores, and Hobby Lobby and Best Buy Outlet serve as two of the six anchors.
Rice Creek Terrace East residents can stop by Shortstop Fridley for dinner, drinks, trivia games and bingo.
Central Avenue offers an array of shopping options just south of Rice Creek Terrace East.
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International Baccalaureate Program in Fridley Schools
The elementary, middle and high schools are all close to the neighborhood. Hayes Elementary is rated a C-plus on Niche, and students attend through fourth grade. Fifth through eighth graders attend Fridley Middle, rated a C. Fridley High School is rated a B-minus. All three schools have International Baccalaureate programs that present students with a challenging curriculum that prepares them for a global experience in the workforce.
The staff members at Hayes Elementary School are caring and supportive.
Education is our passport to the future at Fridley Middle School.
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Metro Transit buses on University and Central Avenues
Route 10 of the Metro Transit bus system runs north and south through Fridley on University Avenue and Central Avenue. There are stops on both roads at the intersection of Mississippi Street. The Fridley Northstar commuter rail station is 2 miles away, providing a 10-minute ride to Target Field in downtown Minneapolis, home of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. The last train of the day arrives from downtown at around 7 p.m., meaning trains are unavailable after nighttime downtown events. The last train heading south to downtown stops at around 5:15 at the Fridley station.
Metro Transit offers frequent bus service for Rice Creek Terrace East Residents.
The NorthStar Train stops at Fridley station near Rice Creek Terrace East and provides convenient commutes to downtown Minneapolis.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
967
Median Age
44
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,514
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,005
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
53.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.9%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
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®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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