Elm Grove is a mostly industrial section of New Hope with some single-family housing and apartments mixed in. The neighborhood is home to employers like mechanical contractors Horwitz LLC and Millwood Inc.’s pallet manufacturing facility, meaning many residents move here to live close to work. Elm Grove is surrounded by pocket parks on all sides, providing convenient access to green space, and it's also home to the New Hope Ice Arena, an indoor ice-skating rink for both figure skating and hockey. Elm Grove is a neighborhood within New Hope, a 22,000-person city just 11 miles northwest of Minneapolis. “It’s a very diverse and supportive community,” says Council Member Michael Isenberg. “I’m on my second term on city council, so I’ve passed out a lot of literature and talked to a lot of people, and almost everyone I’ve come across is very happy to be a part of New Hope and is happy that new people are coming here and joining our community.”
There is a stretch of contemporary homes in the middle of the Elm Grove neighborhood.
The southern half of the Elm Grove neighborhood is industrial.
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Low housing prices for the Minneapolis area
Single-family housing options in Elm Grove include ranch-style and new traditional architecture, with recent sales prices ranging from $250,000 to $550,000. The average home value here is more than $100,000 below the average for the Minneapolis metro area. Homes in Elm Grove are much smaller than most, with the majority only averaging about 1,400 square feet as compared to the national average of 1,900 square feet. Despite this, most homes in this community do come with modest lawns shaded by mature trees. Not all of the neighborhood’s streets have sidewalks, so it isn't the most walkable. About half of the neighborhood’s residents own their properties, while the other half rent. Complexes like the Wingate Apartments on the neighborhood’s south end offer a range of rental options.
Many different home styles can be found in the Elm Grove neighborhood.
The Elm Grove neighborhood has so many home options at different price points.
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New Hope Ice Arena and nearby parks
Elm Grove is home to the New Hope Ice Arena, a claim to fame for the city. “The New Hope Ice Arena is a community gem of not only the [city of] New Hope but also the metro area,” says Mayor John Elder. “With two sheets of ice and a beautiful barrel-style roof, the arena hosts hockey and skating events for all levels. Home of the New Hope Skating School, lessons are available for all ages and abilities.” Small pocket parks also surround the neighborhood. Those living on the north side are closest to Elm Grove Park, while those on the east side are closest to Iron Horse Park. To the south, Sunnyside Park or Forest Park are the two nearest options, while Little Acre Park and Begin Park are found on the west. For most residents, one or more of these parks is less than a mile away.
The New Hope Ice Arena has two rinks and is open for community residents.
Elm Grove Park has large playground and is located near St Raphael Church in the Beck neighborhood.
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Robbinsdale Area Schools
Students in Elm Grove attend Meadow Lake Elementary, which earns a C grade from Niche, followed by the B-minus-rated Plymouth Middle School and the C-plus-rated Cooper High School. Cooper High offers AP classes, an International Baccalaureate program and early college credit for courses in culinary arts and business.
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School enrolls over 1,700 students in grades 9-12.
Plymouth Middle has 18% of students proficient in math and 55% proficient in reading.
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Commuting to Minneapolis, Metro Transit and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Elm Grove is a car-dependent neighborhood within central New Hope, 11 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Residents can take the Metro Transit bus from the neighborhood to get to and from Minneapolis, but the route takes over an hour and requires transfers. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 23 miles away.
Crystal Shopping Center
Elm Grove is also a mile away from the Crystal Shopping Center, a strip mall with a mix of local and chain restaurants and retailers. Tequila Town Authentic Mexican Cuisine provides a sit-down option for dinner, and Jin’s Chow Mein is an easy choice for weeknight takeout. Fast-food chains like Popeyes, Taco Bell and Subway are also located here. Groceries are available at Target and Supermercado y Panaderia LomaBonita, a local Mexican grocery store and bakery.
Crystal Center offers 38 stores for your shopping convenience.
Supermercado y Panaderia LomaBonita is a large market with several departments stocking all sorts of goods and scratch-made food items.
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Crime
Elm Grove has a crime score of 4 out of 10 on the CAP Index, which is on par with the national average.
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Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
34 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Elm Grove
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Elm Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elm Grove, New Hope sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Elm Grove, New Hope over the last 12 months is $370,600, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Located in the relaxing suburb of New Hope, Wingate Apartments is a welcoming community that provides residents with peaceful outdoor amenities and convenient access to downtown Minneapolis. With more than 5 parks within 5 miles of the community you can explore the outdoors or relax poolside at Wingate Apartments. Shop or explore dining options just a short 15-minute drive away. Wingate’s
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
824
Median Age
35
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,791
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,551
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
25.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 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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