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Life near the nature preserve at Rasmussen Woods
Mankato’s steady growth is evident in areas such as Rasmussen Park, one of the communities bordering the Minnesota State University Mankato campus. While Stoltzman Road, named after U.S. Marine Cpl. George Stoltzman, the first Blue Earth County man killed in the Vietnam War, is now a main route in Rasmussen Park. The thoroughfare didn’t exist in its present state until the 1980s. “At one point, Stoltzman Road wasn’t there,” says Sara Stilson of True Real Estate, an agent with several sales in the area and a lifelong resident of Mankato. “When I grew up, it was a gravel road instead of a big throughway to the college.” The nature preserve bordering the road to the west is also one of the city’s later projects. The city established Rasmussen Woods in 1977, over a century after Mankato’s founding. The neighborhood surrounding the forested area now has apartments, single-family homes and nursing homes — most of which popped up anywhere from the late 1960s to the present day. Considering the city’s oldest home, from 1858, is only a few miles away, Rasmussen Park offers newer housing stock and parks than many of the neighboring communities to the east.
Marshes and woodlands near the Red Jacket Trail
The miles of trails throughout Rasmussen Woods invite residents to enjoy a brisk walk along shaded paths, and it’s common to see dogs joining in. Unlike a typical park, Rasmussen Woods includes more than a walkable path across its 150-acre grounds. “Rasmussen Woods is so cool. It’s got prairies and wetlands, deer and wildlife. In the wetlands, part of the trail is floating. You walk on it, and it moves with you,” Stilson says. The floating trail includes a boarded walkway that rises and falls with the marsh beneath it. The trails at the park also link up to the Red Jacket Trail for a more extensive walking or biking path. For a smaller park with a basketball court and playground, Southview is a mile south of Rasmussen Woods.
Residents of Rasmussen Park can exercise on the Red Jacket Trail.
Rasmussen Woods has several miles of walking trails.
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Vibrant green lawns along tree-lined Stoltzman Road
Tall evergreen trees lien Stoltzman Road, reminding residents of the nature preserve in the neighborhood’s northwestern corner. Properties reflect decades of diligent maintenance, as does the carefully trimmed shrubbery decorating front lawns. Most houses feature bi-level or ranch-style architecture, and many exceed 2,000 square feet. Construction years date back to the 1960s along some streets, but there are also homes from the early 2000s to today. On average, houses cost between $180,000 and $385,000, and there are homes in the $400,000 to $550,000 range with luxury features in subdivisions like Ezra Estates — one of the closest communities to the university campus.
A pair of bi-level homes in Rasmussen Park.
Rasmussen Park is a quaint neighborhood surrounded by nature.
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Breakfast at Weggy’s on Campus or lunch at Chipotle
Because of Rasmussen Park’s proximity to the university, the neighborhood benefits from all the restaurant options on campus. Chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill, Noodles and Company and Caribou Coffee line the shopping center along Stadium Road, but there are also local spots. Weggy’s on Campus serves breakfast favorites from egg sandwiches to French toast, but it also serves burgers and wraps until 10 p.m. Mankato staples like Pub 500 and Nolabelle are located in Old Town, about 3 miles away. For groceries, the nearest store is Cub Foods on Riverfront Drive, less than 2 miles north.
Weggy's is a popular sports bar and grill along Stadium St.
Restaurants on Front St are nearby Rasmussen Park.
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Highly rated Mankato Area schools and a nearby MSU campus
Mankato Area Public Schools serve Rasmussen Park. Students can start at Jefferson Elementary, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche and features an enriching morning and afternoon childcare program that aligns with the school-day curriculum. From here, students can head to Dakota Meadows Middle, which gets a B-plus grade, before attending Mankato West High. The high school receives an A and ranks as the best public high school in Blue Earth County on Niche. Mankato West maintains an 89% graduation rate and offers after-school programs like alpine skiing and gymnastics. For postsecondary options, Minnesota State University’s Mankato campus borders Rasmussen Park to the east. As the second-largest university in the state, MSU Mankato offers over 100 undergraduate programs, including the only four-year aviation program in the state.
Mankato West Senior High School is ranked #1,431 in the National Rankings.
MSU Mankato has 130 Undergraduate programs and 85 graduate programs.
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Activities at First Congregational UCC
First Congregational United Church of Christ is located in Rasmussen Woods and hosts activities like the Saturday Breakfast Gathering and Dinner Out, where neighbors connect over different restaurants throughout Mankato each month.
Routes to Riverfront Drive and Old Town Mankato
Stoltzman Road runs through the center of Rasmussen Park and is the primary connection to Riverfront Drive. The heart of Old Town Mankato is about 3 miles away, and North Mankato is about 4 miles away. The Greater Mankato Transit System’s Southwood Terrace stop along James Avenue provides bus service throughout the city. There are also bus stops at the university for trips to River Hills Mall.
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Parks in this Area
Rasmussen Woods-Elk's Nature Center
Trails
Nature Center
Hiking
Southview Park
John Janavaras Park
Ward Park
Gomsrud Park
Amber Lake Park
Centennial Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rasmussen Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rasmussen Park, Mankato sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rasmussen Park, Mankato over the last 12 months is $375,105, up 29% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,696
Median Age
23
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,214
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,527
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
51.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.5%
% Population in Labor Force
82.7%
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®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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