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Como

Como

$329,375 Average Value
$200 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

Como is close to restaurants, bars and the University of Minnesota

Como, also known as Southeast Como, is a neighborhood in the East Bank region of Minneapolis. The community is close to the University of Minnesota’s flagship Twin Cities campus, and many of its residents rent apartments and condos, while others live in Craftsman-style bungalows and American Foursquares. People can easily get to restaurants, nightlife spots and parks, and downtown is roughly 3 miles away.

An aerial shot of the Como neighborhood.
An aerial shot of the Como neighborhood.
A sign welcomes people to the Como neighborhood.
A sign welcomes people to the Como neighborhood.
Many Como residents are affiliated with the University of Minnesota.
Many Como residents are affiliated with the University of Minnesota.
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What homeowners often pay for American Foursquares and bungalows

Around 80% of Como residents are renters, who often live in apartments and condos. Homeowners typically have Craftsman-style bungalows and American Foursquares built in the early 1900s. Prices of homes with up to three bedrooms can range from around $85,000 to the lower $300,000s. Larger homes of four or more bedrooms can run from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$400,000s. There are also a few duplexes, which can go from the lower $300,000s to the upper $400,000s. The neighborhood tends to be less expensive than surrounding communities like Beltrami and Marcy-Holmes.

Renovated duplexes can be found in the Como neighborhood.
Renovated duplexes can be found in the Como neighborhood.
American Foursquares and duplexes are common in the Como neighborhood.
American Foursquares and duplexes are common in the Como neighborhood.
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A cyclist makes their way through the Como neighborhood.
A cyclist makes their way through the Como neighborhood.

The community falls under the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership

The neighborhood’s grid-like streets make it easy to walk to businesses and restaurants along Hennepin and Como avenues, the latter of which also has painted bike lanes. The area is filled with trees whose leaves change color each fall, matching well with the university’s maroon and gold color scheme. Most homes have small, grassy front yards with a few plants. The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership supports the community through events like block parties and the Music in the Park concert series. Though the neighborhood is near the university and nightlife spots, noise is not typically an issue.

Thomas Edison High School serves the community.
Thomas Edison High School serves the community.

Grade-school students are zoned for a highly rated district

The area falls under the Minneapolis Public School District, which earns a B Niche score. Minnesota’s open-enrollment policy allows students to attend any school outside of the district that has room. Other options include private schools and citywide magnet schools, like Marcy Arts Elementary School, which use enrollment lotteries. The University of Minnesota's flagship Twin Cities campus serves more than 50,000 students.

Watch a football game, attend a concert or take an art museum tour

There’s a variety of things to do within a few miles of Como. You can:

  • Watch a University of Minnesota football game at Huntington Bank Stadium
  • Attend a concert or dance to a DJ set at the Varsity Theater
  • Walk through the university’s Weisman Art Museum, which has free admission
  • Play 18 holes at Francis A. Gross Golf Club
  • Skate up and down Van Cleve Park’s ice rink

The University of Minnesota football team plays at Huntington Bank Stadium.
The University of Minnesota football team plays at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Kids can have fun on the playground at Van Cleve Park.
Kids can have fun on the playground at Van Cleve Park.
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Area restaurants have famous burgers and karaoke nights

The Blue Door Pub is known for its Blucy burgers, a spin on the region’s famed Juicy Lucy patties, which are stuffed with cheese and other ingredients. Manning’s is a cafe and bar that has served the community since 1932, and Como Tap is a late-night spot with karaoke on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The neighborhood is around 2 miles from the Old Town Minneapolis commercial district, spread across Nicollet Island and Marcy-Holmes. That’s where you can find longstanding bars and restaurants like Kramarczuk’s, which serves Eastern European cuisine and doubles as a sausage shop. The Dinkytown nightlife district, often a favorite of college students, is also in Marcy-Holmes.

The Blue Door Pub is a popular spot with Como residents.
The Blue Door Pub is a popular spot with Como residents.
Manning's has served the Como community since 1932.
Manning's has served the Como community since 1932.
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It's easy to get downtown by car or by bus

The neighborhood is around 2 miles from the University of Minnesota’s flagship Twin Cities campus, so students and staff have plenty of ways to get there, including walking. It takes about 10 minutes by car, or 15-25 minutes by Metro Transit bus. Downtown Minneapolis, roughly 3 miles out, is also close to a 10-minute drive via Interstate 35W, which cuts through Como’s west end, or a 25- to 40-minute bus ride. Downtown is where businesses like Target and U.S. Bank have their headquarters, and where visitors can see concerts at venues like The Armory.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

25 min drive

Bus

Como Ave SE & 22nd Ave SE

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Como Ave SE & 18th Ave SE

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Como Ave SE & Weeks Ave (24th Ave)

Bus

Elm St SE & 19th Ave SE

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Hennepin Ave E & Stinson Blvd

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Como Ave SE & 33rd Ave SE

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Elm St SE & 22nd Ave SE

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Como US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,094
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1918
Months of Supply
5.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
7,000
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
27
Median Rent
$2,685
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,675
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,700
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,720
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,720
Median Condo Rent
$2,795
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,500

Demographics

Total Population
6,338
Median Age
28
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
4.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$55,833
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$66,139

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
65.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.5%
% Population in Labor Force
82.4%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
60''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Good public transit

Transit®

70 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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