Cooper is a residential neighborhood along the Mississippi River in southern Minneapolis. It is part of the Greater Longfellow region alongside Longfellow, Howe and Hiawatha. The area’s East Lake Street is full of restaurants and shops that people can walk to from their bungalows and Craftsman-style homes. There’s plenty to do near the river, and downtown Minneapolis is a short commute away.
Most of the area’s housing is single-family, including bungalows, Craftsman-style houses and American Foursquares. These homes can range from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$600,000s, with some on the lower end needing repairs. There are a few up-down and side-by-side duplexes that often run from the upper $300,000s to the lower $500,000s. Sarah Page, a Realtor with LPT Realty who owns property in the area, says homes closer to the water are often more expensive. The neighborhood’s prices tend to be slightly higher overall than other parts of Greater Longfellow.
East Lake Street runs through the neighborhood and is home to some of the city’s most popular restaurants. Options within walking distance of the community include:
Though Cooper has few green spaces, there are several nearby. Longfellow Beach and White Sands Beach are quiet spots along the river, and Mississippi Gorge Regional Park is popular for kayaking and canoeing. In Hiawatha, around 3 miles away, Minnehaha Regional Park is known as the home of Minnehaha Falls, a popular spot for pictures. People can also fish in Minnehaha Creek, which flows through the park. Away from the water, Brackett Field Park offers sports fields, a skate area and a playground. Roughly 2 miles away is the Riverview Theater, a 1950s-style cinema with a modern screen and sound system.
Cooper's riverside location and nearby restaurants make residents passionate about where they live. “The neighborhood has continuously evolved, but it has always had a core community, and it doesn’t turn over much,” Page says. The Longfellow Community Council serves Cooper and three other neighborhoods in the Greater Longfellow area. It provides financial resources and runs programs like community clean-ups and a volunteer shoveling group. The area has wide streets, and many people park their cars along the curb. Sidewalks shaded by trees make it easy to walk where you need to go.
The neighborhood is just over 4 miles from Downtown West ’s business district, where people often commute to work at companies like U.S. Bank and Target. The drive takes roughly 15 minutes, but residents can also bike there via the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, which runs next to West River Parkway. There are several Metro Transit bus stops along 36th Avenue South, and riders can usually get downtown in 35-50 minutes. It’s also easy to take the Lake Street Marshall Bridge into Saint Paul. “It has lots of established, old neighborhoods,” Page said of Saint Paul. “They’re good walking neighborhoods, and there are restaurants and shops.” Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is around 7 miles away.
Students are zoned for the highly rated Minneapolis Public School District. Minnesota’s open enrollment policy lets students attend any school outside their district as long as it is not full. Citywide magnet schools like Sullivan STEAM School have enrollment lotteries. Private schools like Minnehaha Academy are another option.
Adam Benedict
Re/Max Advantage Plus
(651) 615-4288
128 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$405,000 Price
Joyce Peterson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(651) 615-6839
92 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$465,000 Price
Brandon Sigette
Real Broker, LLC
(701) 732-9022
20 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$400,000 Price
Kenneth Colston
Market Fare LLC
(612) 324-2069
35 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$622,000 Price
Robert Glynn
VIBE Realty
(612) 662-0166
28 Total Sales
1 in Cooper
$455,000 Price
Ryan Platzke
Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional
(651) 615-9289
860 Total Sales
2 in Cooper
$435K - $480K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cooper | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Cooper, Minneapolis sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Cooper, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $386,250, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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