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The community creates its own elements of fun
The spirit of the residents of the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis is strong and permeating? How strong is it? It’s so strong that just because Mother Nature may keep the cold fluffy white stuff to herself that allows the community’s wildly popular art sled race to glide across the park doesn’t mean that the event doesn’t have to happen. Not only does the community rally together to make it happen, but they also do it with a little inspiration from poet e.e. cummings. In a message to the community after a lack of snow threatened to cancel the 2024 Art Sled Rally at Powderhorn Park event, artsledrally.com posted the following statement: “We'll still be there and we'll be committed to getting you down the slope one way or another. Wheels? Fancy footwork? Draglines? We're brainstorming it all this week. So if you've built something or are working on it now, finish it! We will honor your time and commitment even if we have to hurl you down the hill to do it! And the rest of you? I hope you'll still come on by and cheer the mess even if you don't have to freeze your toes to do it!” The notice went on with a copy of Cumming’s famous poem, “all ignorance toboggans into know.” One would think in a perfect world that Mother Nature would let the snow fall and watch the community delight in her usual winter offerings. While that did not happen, the community still showed up in their colorful and themed make-shift sleds and were raucously pulled down a makeshift slope of disassembled cardboard boxes. While some sleds fell apart and others glided a few feet, everyone felt the strength of this little community. “You’re going to get a really active community here, with neighbors looking out for each other,” says Realtor Mike Smith with Anderson Realty. “It’s very walkable, very bikeable, with immediate access to downtown and public transportation – and it’s approachable from an economic standpoint.”
Powderhorn Lake serves up scenic views in an urban landscape.
Powderhorn Park has several playgrounds that are often full of people.
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There’s always something to do outdoors
Centrally located, Powderhorn Park is where neighbors come together. Home to the Art Sled Rally held in January, May Day Festival and the Powderhorn Arts Festival, which celebrates its 32nd year in 2023, the park is a community focal point. This area around Powderhorn Lake was among the first places considered for a park in the city in 1883. Stretching four city blocks, the classic community park features plenty of greenspace for kicking back on a blanket during the warmer months and watching the clouds float by as you lay back and look at the sky. Enjoy the rolling topography as you walk the designated trail around the lake. Bring your fishing pole and spend an afternoon waiting patiently for a nibble on the pier behind the Recreation Center. Beat the summer heat at the wading pool or take the kids to one of the playgrounds to run wild.
Running, walking or just reading a book are all common sites on nice days in Powderhorn Park.
The lakeside walking trails are very popular in Powderhorn Park.
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Larger homes with ornate details are the norm
An established haven for artistic-minded bohemians, Powderhorn Park is a Minneapolis neighborhood with its own distinct vibe. Single-family homes typically range in price from $310,000 to $640,000, however, even though there are more modest homes, most tend to be on the bigger side. The real estate market in Powderhorn Park is very competitive, with a median sale price of $20,000 less than the city average. There are slightly bigger single-family homes than in neighboring communities, with bigger footprints, not just bungalows and ramblers. Most of the homes were built between in the early 1900s and favor American Foursquare and late-era Victorian styles. The neighborhood is a great prospect for looking at growing house values, Smith says, because “if you have a duplex, for example, you’re going to get a bunch of offers the first day you’re on the market.”
Two-story homes in Powderhorn Park often have cross-gabled roof design.
Historic Queen Anne-style homes can be found overlooking the scenery of Powderhorn Park.
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MPS educational opportunities mingle with private and Montessori offerings
Children in Powderhorn Park are served by the Minneapolis Public School district, but there are private primary schools within the neighborhood as well. With an A-plus grade from Niche, Bancroft Elementary stands out for its diverse student body and its International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program curriculum. Andersen United Middle School is known for its welcoming environment with a focus on anti-racism and cultural inclusion (Niche grade: C), while also offering a dual language program for Spanish and English proficiency. South Senior High School has a C grade from Niche. Lirio Montessori is a private two-way Spanish immersion school that strives to build intercultural competency while Risen Christ Catholic School is another dual immersion school – the only Catholic dual immersion school in Minnesota. Wellstone International High School provides a unique, inclusive experience to multilingual and international students ages 17-21 that allows them to earn college credits while completing their high school pathway.
Bancroft Elementary School has a 12 to 1 student-teacher ratio.
Andersen United Middle School is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Teens from the Cooper Neighborhood attend South High School home of the Tigers.
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Come get an authentic Jucy Lucy
The neighborhood is bordered by E. Lake Street to the north and E. 38th Street to the south, where there are a lot of different ethnic retail opportunities and restaurants. Across Hiawatha Avenue to the east is the destination for groceries and essentials at stores like Target. But smaller international markets like the Midtown Global Market and Mercado Central are both located within the borders of Powderhorn Park. Matt’s Bar and Grill is an area staple circa-1954. It’s a cash-only beer and burger joint that is one of the establishments that claim to have invented the Jucy Lucy. The Midwestern classic is a hamburger stuffed with molten cheese. Reverie Cafe + Bar is a bright and colorful vegan restaurant serving up a plant-based menu for lunch and dinner. Guests love their spacious outdoor patio which is dog-friendly and the full coffee bar.
Matt's Bar is home to the famous Juicy Lucy, a burger with melted cheese center in Powderhorn.
People flock to Matt's Bar for the food and cozy, friendly atmosphere in Powderhorn Park.
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Taking a ride to good health
Several hospitals and clinics are located near the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Hennepin Healthcare are two major hospitals in the area. Additionally, Southside Community Health Services and Wellstone Clinic are clinics that provide urgent care and other medical services. Residents in Powderhorn Park have access to a well-developed public transportation system. You can take multiple bus routes to get to downtown Minneapolis within 30 minutes. As far as crime, the Minneapolis Police Department saw a dip in its budget in 2021 from $182 million in 2020 to $169 million before going back up to $180 million in 2022, according to minnpost.com The department’s 2023 budget sat $205 million – the highest it has ever been.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital is just a short drive from Powderhorn Park.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital has many specialty services available to Powderhorn Park residents.
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Parks in this Area
Corcoran Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Sibley Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Football
Phelps Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Powderhorn Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Fishing
Midtown Greenway
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
18 min drive
Bus
Bloomington Ave S & 31st St E
Bus
38th St E & 17th Ave S
Bus
Bloomington Ave S & 33rd St E
Bus
38th St E & Bloomington Ave
Bus
38th St E & Cedar Ave S & 18th Ave S
Bus
Bloomington Ave S & 36th St E
Bus
Cedar Ave S & 34th St E
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.96 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
9/16/2022Niche Review
It's looks so nice and i love the community. I find it very welcoming . I love the idea of a safe community who is very diverse. I'm a black muslim women so it means alot to. me that my white neighbors respect my beliefs and understand me . I really like how they help my family out whenever we go through something. For instance , people jumped my little brother and people from powderhorn made it their main priority to help us and i really appreciate it .
4.0Current Resident
1/16/2019Niche Review
We've lived in Powderhorn for 10 yrs. It has wonderful diversity and a thriving arts community too. There are some issues with petty theft (package theft, looking for unlocked cars, etc...). But we've been able to stop those with some security measures. Neighbors are great. We live on a block with almost all duplexes and most are owner occupied. Some of the issues arise from our proximity to ChiLake Liquors. But being so close to the park, Mayday Cafe, greenway and Midtown Global Market make up for it.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Powderhorn Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Powderhorn Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Charming Brownstone Condo Overlooking Powderhorn Park on a whisper quiet street calls for always easy parking and feels like feels like a touch of nature in the city! This is one of just five classic 1917 brownstones gracing the park’s edge in South Minneapolis. Nine-foot ceilings, tile floors intentionally designed to compliment the vintage of the building, and tall French windows flood the 445
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Property Description:This updated two bedroom in Powderhorn is quiet and well cared for! Featuring hardwood floors, updated bathroom and kitchen, as well as a private patio, this unit stands out from the rest. Pet friendly for both dogs and cats, with no size restrictions! New roof, new boiler, new water heat, new building wide insulation!Please note this property is part of the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
7,983
Median Age
36
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,997
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,759
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.2%
College Graduates
45.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
80.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
60''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
87/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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