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Historic housing and a happening culinary scene in this riverside community
The community of Cooper in east Minneapolis contours the Mississippi River and provides residents with historic single-family homes lining tightly gridded streets. “It’s a nice little neighborhood," explains Realtor Michael Kootsikas, who has nearly 10 years of experience selling in the Twin Cities. “People go to the riverfront to jog or relax and hang out — that’s the main draw for a lot of people." Another reason for Cooper's popularity? Its proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul, both of which are only 5- and 7-miles away, respectively. “A lot of households have split jobs," adds Kootsikas, meaning "one family member works in St. Paul and another is in Minneapolis," with Cooper being an equidistant option right in the middle. Lake Street anchors the culinary scene in Cooper, offering an eclectic mix of local restaurants. Or for a wider array of options, residents can cross over the Mississippi River Bridge to head into St. Paul.
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.
Longfellow Grill has an outdoor patio close to the river for Cooper residents to enjoy.
Galapagos Grill on Lake Street offers South American cuisine.
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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.
West River Parkway has dedicated bike lanes and is located adjacent to several parks.
Residents can enjoy several recreational activities along West River Parkway.
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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.
Brackett Field Park is a great place to hold a community picnic.
Neighborhood residents can enjoy ultimate frisbee at Brackett Field Park.
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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.
The Mississippi river is a great spot for rowing enthusiasts.
Cooper residents can enjoy views of the Mississippi river.
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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.
A colonial style house in the Cooper neighborhood.
There are many different home styles in the Cooper neighborhood.
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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.
Hiawatha Community School sits adjacent to Hiawatha School Park.
Students experience excellence in education at Howe Elementary School.
Sanford Middle 3
Roosevelt Senior High School is a community landmark.
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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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cooper, Minneapolis sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cooper, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $426,625, down 1% 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 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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