North Mankato is a town of 14,000, linked to Mankato by bridge over the Minnesota River. Primarily a bedroom community, the major draw here is accessibility and natural beauty. “You’re on a bluff, so there’s some beautiful scenery— the sunsets are amazing. Some of the properties have a view of the river as well,” says Candee Deichman, a Realtor with Century 21 Atwood Realty Inc. Deichman also mentions ease of travel with access to U.S. Route 14, which is necessary for most shopping and dining. The area also supports a highly rated school district and an array of parks.
North Mankato residence have access to their own library.
Belgrade Avenue is just across the bridge from Mankato and has shops and restaurants.
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Everything from modern New Traditionals to turn-of-the-century bungalows
The median home sale price is $320,000, about $100,000 below the national median. Townhouses are clustered in some of the newer subdivisions to the north, along with New Traditionals, built since 2000. Homes near downtown and in the city's southern half are older, from the early 1900s to the mid-20th century. Cottages, bungalows and ranch-style homes are among the most common types.
The most prominent industries include manufacturing and health care. Major area employers include the Mayo Clinic Health System and Taylor Corporation, a global print provider owned by Glen Taylor, a former member of the Minnesota State Senate. “The Taylor Corporation is what North Mankato is built around,” says Deichman.
New traditional style housing is abundant up the hill in North Mankato.
Classic bungalows and other historic homes styles are available in North Mankato down by the river.
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A vast array of parks
Spring Lake Park, which attracts ducks and residents alike, revolves around a lake and lighted walking path. Surrounded by hills covered in deciduous trees, the 52-acre space also includes a swimming pool, playgrounds, volleyball courts and winter activities such as skating and sledding. The park has five picnic shelters, two of which can be reserved. Fallenstein Playground in Caswell Park offers an inclusive and accessible experience. The Kiwanis Recreation Area is a vast park with five miles of mountain bike trails, a dog park and kayak access to the Minnesota River. The Caswell Softball Complex offers six ball fields, a splash pad and a playground.
Caswell Park has a large playground for families to enjoy with their kids.
Spring Lake Park in North Mankato has a pool that is a fun summer option for residents.
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The Mankato Public School District
The Mankato Public School District serves North Mankato, scoring an A-minus on Niche. The district supports 15 elementary, six middle, and seven high schools. Franklin Elementary School, Bridges Community Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank exceptionally high, with all three earning an A. The city is also home to South Central College-North Mankato Campus, which serves about 2,000 undergraduate students.
Dakota Meadows Middle School enrolls 25% economically disadvantaged students.
South Central College is part of the Minnesota state system.
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Music in the Park and Blues on Belgrade
Wheeler Park hosts Music in the Park on Thursdays in July and September. Locals can lounge on lawn chairs, check out the food stands and listen to live music. “They do have some fun festivities that are well-attended,” says Deichman, adding the Fun Days parade and celebration follows the observance of Independence Day, featuring a carnival, food and shows. Blues on Belgrade follows later in July, near the river on the east end of Belgrade Avenue.
Dinning in the business district and shopping at the farmers' market
A cluster of chains and a handful of independent restaurants line Commerce Drive within the city’s business district. For most shopping, locals can head across the bridge to Mankato.
From June to October, the North Mankato Farmers' Market provides produce and baked goods a little closer to home.
Commerce strive is the main business district in North Mankato.
During the warmer months, North Mankato hosts, a farmers market on the campus of South Central College.
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Commutes out of the city
U.S. Route 14 bisects the city, while U.S. Route 169 borders the east, providing routes to neighboring Mankato to the south and Minneapolis 80 miles north. Cyclists can ride several bike lanes throughout downtown. The Mankato Transit System provides fixed-route service to the city and paratransit service seven days a week. The Mankato Clinic North Mankato is located within the city, while the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is about 78 miles northeast.
Crime and climate
Snow in North Mankato is common, but the city diverts public works staff from all departments to clearing its 540 lane-miles of main and secondary streets. July is the hottest month of a four-month warm season that begins tapering off into cool weather by mid-September.
According to FBI data, the rates of reported violent crime and property crime in North Mankato are lower than the Minnesota average and national average.
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