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Glen Lake’s suburban living and access to parks and commerce
About 2 miles south of central Minnetonka, Glen Lake’s residential streets are interspersed with parks surrounding the area’s namesake water source. The expansive neighborhood has a wide selection of homes and easy access to major roads and quality schools. “Minnetonka is a big suburb, and Glen Lake is one of its pockets. It’s an older, established area, so there are bigger lots and bigger homes with mature trees,” says Real Estate Agent Laura Scott with Re/Max Advantage Plus, who has over 20 years of experience and lives in the neighborhood. While essentials can be found in commercial centers throughout the area, downtown Minneapolis and the Mall of America are only 20 to 30 minutes away.
A mixed bag of residential homes and condos
Homes in Glen Lake are lined along wide streets and cul-de-sacs. Most properties have a large front lawn and are surrounded by tall, thick trees. “I have a half-acre lot, and that’s not uncommon for the area, to have a large lot,” Scott says. Ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and 1970s are common, alongside raised ranchers built on a hill. These properties cost around $350,000 to $550,000. Bi-level homes and split levels are another housing type. Most have a traditional design, with a simple exterior made from brick or vinyl. Prices range between $500,000 and $875,000, depending on property size. New construction bi-level homes with a Craftsman influence are rare but can get up to $1.8 million. A handful of multi-story homes in the neighborhood go for $800,000 to $1.3 million.
Contemporary townhouses and condos built in the 1980s are found closer to the highways and cost around $250,000 to $330,000. For additional living options, there are a handful of apartment complexes, including Glen Lake Landing and Oaks Glen Lake. “From a housing supply standpoint, it’s a neighborhood that people don’t leave. It’s desirable, but not a lot comes up on the market,” Scott says.
Glen Lake’s surrounding parks and natural recreation
Glen Lake’s namesake water source is surrounded by outdoor recreation. While the lake itself is only used for wildlife watching, Glen Lake Park has multiple facilities, including a playground, baseball field, softball field and skate park. The Glen Lake Activity Center can be rented out by groups for community gatherings. Nearby, Kinsel Park has several walking trails and a 600-foot boardwalk that crosses a wetland area. Glen Lake Station Park mimics a town square, with a grassy field and picnic benches facing a water feature used as a splash pad in the warmer months. The Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center is a public 9-hole course directly south of the neighborhood.
About 4 miles southeast of Glen Lake is Bryant Lake Regional Park. Hiking and biking trails cut through the area’s rolling hills, woodlands and wetlands. “We’re a big biking community. You could easily bike from Glen Lake all the way to Minneapolis,” Scott says. A sandy beach along Bryant Lake allows swimming, fishing and non-motorized boating. The park also has an off-leash dog area and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Highly rated Hopkins public schools
Children living in Glen Lake can attend schools in the Hopkins Public School District, which has an open enrollment choice program for those who live outside the boundaries. Glen Lake Elementary School earns a B-plus grade from Niche, while Gatewood Elementary has a B-minus. From there, students can head to the B-rated Hopkins West Middle School, which offers a XingXing Chinese Immersion program. Hopkins High School earns an A-minus rating and has over 20 Advanced Placement courses and 55 student clubs and organizations.
Minnetonka’s retail, restaurants and grocery stores
Excelsior Boulevard’s commercial corridor is at the neighborhood’s center. Multiple small businesses are found in the area, including a beauty supply store, a barber shop and dry cleaners. Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille is a classic pub with craft beer and American comfort food. Basecamp Coffee & Provisions serves specialty beverages, and DelSur Empanadas is an Argentinian restaurant. There’s also Lunds & Byerlys for groceries. A commercial center off Woodhill Road has the General Store of Minnetonka, which operates as both a gift shop and a cafe.
Over 2 miles northwest of Glen Lake, the Highway 7 and Route 101 intersection has additional shopping and dining options. National retailers in the area include Target, Walgreens and Opitz Outlet. Cub is another grocery store. West Wind Plaza has multiple chain restaurants and fast-food eateries, including Chipotle, Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Noodles and Company.
Navigating in and around Glen Lake
While Glen Lake’s residential streets are wide enough to encourage recreational strolls, a vehicle is required for commuting outside the neighborhood. Interstate 494, known as Great River Road, cuts through the area traveling north to south. Drivers can also access Highway 7 and use it to head into downtown Minneapolis, about 17 miles northeast. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is roughly 17 miles away.
Snowy weather and low crime
Glen Lake has an average annual snowfall of 80 inches, which is higher than both the state average and the average for Minneapolis, which is 51 inches. Additionally, the CAP Index crime score for Glen Lake is 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
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Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
25 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glen Lake
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glen Lake, Minnetonka sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Glen Lake, Minnetonka over the last 12 months is $535,455, up 24% 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
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Demographics
Total Population
2,429
Median Age
51
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,886
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$150,289
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
64.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.7%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
6°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
80''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 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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