Lincoln Park
Neighborhood in Mankato, Minnesota
Blue Earth County 56001
Unique 20th-century architecture for the Mankato area
On a quick walk through Lincoln Park, it’s typical to see Victorian, Queen Anne, Arts and Crafts, and Cape Cod homes from the early 1900s. Brightly painted houses with decorated gables line Lincoln Street, and spires are a common sight along Center Street. Many homes have over 3,000 square feet, and some extend to nearly 5,000 square feet. Prices range from $180,000 to $280,000. Single-family homes make up more than half of Lincoln Park, but a few apartment complexes with brick exteriors are mixed in near the Hubbard House and the Blue Earth Historical Society. Each home has a concrete driveway, and many have detached garages facing the alleys. Sidewalks run throughout the neighborhood, connecting houses to two parks and downtown in less than a mile.
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Pocket parks, history and the arts in Blue Earth County
The neighborhood’s namesake park, Lincoln Park, displays a memorial for Union soldiers of the Civil War at its fountain. The pocket park also includes a shady bench area ideal for reading a book from the Blue Earth County Library. Malda Farnham Park is in the northern part of the community and features a flower garden with open green space and seating just across from the Hubbard House. The Lincoln Community Center offers programming through Mankato Community Education and Recreation, including introduction classes for hobbies like pottery and piano. The center also hosts performances from The Merely Players, a community theater group that’s been part of Mankato since 1982.
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Childcare through ACES and access to Mankato West High
Students can attend Mankato Public Schools, starting with Jefferson Elementary, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche. The elementary school includes ACES— an after-school childcare option offered through Mankato’s Community Education programming. From here, students can head to Prairie Winds Middle, which gets a B-plus, and Mankato West High, an A-graded school that ranks as the best public high school in Blue Earth County on Niche. The high school offers unique athletic programs like alpine skiing and gymnastics, which contributes to the school’s rank as the best high school in the state for athletes on Niche. Lincoln Park is only a mile from Minnesota State University’s Mankato campus, a college serving about 14,000 students a year.
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Night to Unite and Kiwanis Lights
The lawn outside the Lincoln Community Center is just as much a place to connect with neighbors as the center itself. One of the most popular events held there is Night to Unite, which takes place at the end of August. “Night to Unite is for everybody in town. All the neighbors get together and grill out, and the public safety officials will show up,” Yokiel says. “It’s fun for kids, too. It’s a great community event that provides an opportunity to meet your neighbors, meet with public safety staff, and build a safer community.” In the winter, the holiday festivities of Kiwanis Lights are only about 2 miles away at Sibley Park.Buses to River Hills Mall and proximity to downtown
The Greater Mankato Transit System bus stops along Cherry Street and heads to River Hills Mall. Glenwood Avenue is the main thoroughfare for heading east, while Broad Street is the connector to downtown Mankato and the Mankato Civic Center Grand Hall, both of which are less than a mile away.Long-standing restaurants a block away on Front Street
A Cub Foods location is about a mile away for groceries, and the national retailers at River Hills Mall are about 4 miles away. Restaurants are much closer, with Front Street only a block west. For the last 20 years, Fillin’ Station Coffeehouse has caffeinated the community. Pagliai’s Pizza is another long-standing neighborhood establishment slinging pizzas since 1969. Other options nearby include Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar, a popular spot with American cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jacob Kennedy
Jacob Kennedy
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX DYNAMIC AGENTS
(507) 697-3277
120 Total Sales
1 in Lincoln Park
$225,000 Price
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Carrie Zeldenrust
Carrie Zeldenrust
Responds QuicklyREALTY EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATES
(507) 543-3861
53 Total Sales
1 in Lincoln Park
$189,900 Price
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Ellen Gruhot
Ellen Gruhot
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 ATWOOD
(507) 607-2648
130 Total Sales
2 in Lincoln Park
$178K - $182K Price Range
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Samantha Kaul
Samantha Kaul
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 ATWOOD
(952) 900-2504
174 Total Sales
1 in Lincoln Park
$269,900 Price
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Zoe Anderson
Zoe Anderson
Responds QuicklyTrue Real Estate
(507) 528-7932
214 Total Sales
1 in Lincoln Park
$165,000 Price
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Jen True
Jen True
True Commercial, LLC
(507) 697-3210
493 Total Sales
7 in Lincoln Park
$110K - $270K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Lincoln Park
Malda Farnham Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lincoln Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lincoln Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lincoln Park, Mankato sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lincoln Park, Mankato over the last 12 months is $257,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$275,000
Median Sale Price
$257,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$266,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$107
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
181
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1914
Months of Supply
20.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,227
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,131
Median Age
30
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,031
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,460
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
62.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
43''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Established suburb equal distance to downtown Mankato and North Mankato
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Residential pocket in West Mankato with highly rated schools and 20-century homes
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Downtown Mankato neighborhood with offices and restaurants close at hand
Highland Park
20th-century homes north of MSU and central to Mankato attractions
Liberty Park
Homes in the Lincoln Park Historic District walkable to Old Town Mankato
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