Cooper
Neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County 55406
Neighborhood Reviews
Well-maintained early 20th-century housing
“This neighborhood is pretty packed with houses, and they’re on small lots, but they are very well-kept,” Schneider says. “It’s basically all single-family homes, and the vast majority are over 100 years old now,” Kootsikas says. The neighborhood’s historic housing includes bungalows and American Foursquares featuring unique architectural characteristics like sunrooms, screened-in porches and steeply pitched roofs. Residents like that each home has its own charm and that the owners before them took such good care of them. The lots are small but large enough for residents to enjoy their space by setting up a garden or outdoor seating area. Both riverside and close to downtown, this neighborhood continues to increase in desirability. “Prices have gone up year over year. The market is strong, and buyers are trying to get in,” Kootsikas says. “There are a lot of what would be considered entry-level houses, but that doesn’t mean they’re cheap,” Schneider says. Prices start in the $200,000s for a two- or three-bedroom bungalow and increase with size and proximity to the river. “Closer to the river is where the pricier properties are located,” Kootsikas says. On the neighborhood’s riverfront, prices can reach $600,000.
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Explore the river from White Sands Beach
“Despite our terrible winters, this is a very active city for outdoor amenities,” says Realtor Dan Schneider, who’s sold in the Twin Cities for 12 years. Residents can explore White Sands Beach, a quiet spot along the riverfront perfect for enjoying a moment of peace. It’s a short hike down to the beach, where trees over the river are fit for kids and the young at heart to climb. Those interested in wildlife should keep an eye out — turkey vultures, peregrine falcons and eagles have been spotted here. Nearby, Brackett Park has a playground, softball fields and a skatepark, and Longfellow Park has a tennis court, ice rink and wading pool.
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Minneapolis Public Schools and Minnehaha Academy
Students in Cooper attend Hiawatha Elementary for kindergarten through second grade, Howe Elementary for third through fifth, Sanford Middle for sixth through eighth and Roosevelt High School for ninth through twelfth. On the educational review site, Niche, Hiawatha Elementary received a C-plus rating, Howe received a B-plus, Sanford received a B and Roosevelt received a B-minus. Roosevelt High School is an IB World School and offers the Spanish Dual Language Program. Cooper is also home to Minnehaha Academy, a private school that enrolls preschool through high school students. It received an A-plus rating and was ranked as Minnesota’s second-best Christian high school in 2024 on Niche.
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Yoga classes and movie nights at Bracket Recreation Center
Brackett Recreation Center brings the Cooper community together with art classes, sports leagues and seasonal events. Residents can try their hand at ceramics or show up for open ping-pong, volleyball, softball or ultimate frisbee. The rec center hosts weekly Zumba classes throughout the year and outdoor yoga in the summers. On select nights throughout the summer, residents bring their picnic blankets to Brackett Recreation Center for family-friendly movies in the park.
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Bike to both downtowns
Cooper is located on the east side of Minneapolis, about five miles from downtown Minneapolis and seven from downtown St. Paul, and it’s about a 10- to 15-minute drive to get to either. The Metro Transit bus gets residents either way in about 40 to 45 minutes. To get to downtown Minneapolis, residents can bike the West River Parkway for five miles or bike along Marshall Avenue for six miles to get to downtown St. Paul. Cooper is considered somewhat walkable on Walk Score, meaning it’s possible to accomplish some errands on foot, and it earned the title of “Biker’s Paradise” with a 96/100 Bike Score. The closest hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, is three miles from the neighborhood, and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is about six miles away.
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Lake Street serves every cuisine
“Lake Street runs through Cooper, and it’s all restaurants,” Kootsikas says. “It’s a busier road that will take you across the river to St. Paul.” From Highway 55 to the Mississippi, Lake Street is lined with local restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe. Resident favorites include Himalayan Restaurant, which serves Nepalese dishes like goat curry and palak paneer; Sonora Grill, where house margaritas are best sipped on the patio; and Merlins Rest Pub, an old-school British bar with an extensive whiskey list and live music most nights. Hi-Lo Diner attracts patrons with its shiny 1950s exterior and keeps them coming back with their homemade donuts and ice cream cocktails, and Longfellow Grill’s riverside patio makes it a favored spot to grab a happy hour drink after work. When it’s time to run errands, locals stock up on essentials at Minnehaha Center, which houses retailers like Target, Sally Beauty and Dollar Tree, and nearby, they grab groceries at Cub Foods or ALDI.
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Ellen Daly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jason Papp
Jason Papp
Coldwell Banker Realty
(612) 416-7094
68 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$427,500 Price
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Leslie Larson
Leslie Larson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(651) 505-4446
73 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$243,000 Price
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Joshua Johnson
Joshua Johnson
eXp Realty
(612) 230-8917
128 Total Sales
4 in Cooper
$360K - $640K Price Range
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Michelle Hoagland
Michelle Hoagland
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(877) 934-2194
157 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$250,000 Price
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Jim Snaza
Jim Snaza
Homes Plus Realty
(612) 429-5408
132 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$676,000 Price
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Matthew Copley
Matthew Copley
Keller Williams Realty Integrity
(877) 848-4191
29 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$651,100 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Longfellow Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Grills
Desnoyer Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Mississippi Gorge Regional Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Shadow Falls Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Brackett Field Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Chergosky Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/30/2014
Niche Review
Need more auto repair and home improvement offices
6/30/2014
Niche Review
Fix The Streets or Fix My Car.
6/30/2014
Niche Review
Residents usually stay in the area 10+ years minimum.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cooper | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cooper Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cooper, Minneapolis sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cooper, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $401,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$396,500
Median Sale Price
$401,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$393,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$271
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,339
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1921
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,019
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,568
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,325 per month
- Townhouse for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 785 Sq Ft
- 3300 41st Ave S
- Unit 3300 #2
- Minneapolis, MN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,312
Median Age
45
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,167
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,996
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
59.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
60''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 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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