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Osseo

Osseo

$324,787 Average Value
$198 Average Price per Sq Ft
96 Homes For Sale
An aerial view of Osseo.
An aerial view of Osseo.

Osseo is a small city with a big spirit

What Osseo lacks in size, it makes up for in spirit. The community covers an area of less than a square mile, but it has roughly 2,600 residents and more amenities than many places of its size. Restaurants and businesses line Central Avenue, community events bring people together, and there are several nearby green spaces to check out, including the sprawling Elm Creek Park Reserve. Area students attend a highly rated school district. For a taste of city life, people can make the close to 15-mile drive to downtown Minneapolis.

What homeowners often pay for ramblers and split-level homes

Many Osseo homes were built in the mid-1900s, including ramblers, split-level homes and bungalows. They often range from the upper $200,000s to the mid-$400,000s. Prices in the city tend to be lower than in nearby communities like Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park. The area also has plenty of renters, who often live in apartments. City streets are wide and gridded, and often have sidewalks shaded by trees. Front yards are mostly grass, though some feature small bushes and trees. Detached garages are common and come in handy during winter snowstorms.

Osseo Senior High School serves the city.
Osseo Senior High School serves the city.

Students attend the highly rated Osseo Area Schools district

Students in Osseo are part of Osseo Area Schools, a highly rated district. Osseo Senior High School features a Health Science magnet program where students can earn professional certifications like Nursing Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician. Private options include the highly rated Maranatha Christian Academy in Brooklyn Park.

An easy commute to downtown Minneapolis

U.S. Highway 169 borders Osseo to the east and connects with Interstate 94. Downtown Minneapolis is about 15 miles away, a drive that can take 20 to 40 minutes depending on the time of day. Metro Transit bus route 725 makes stops along Central Avenue and can take riders east toward Blaine, but not to Minneapolis.

You can play sports or explore hiking and biking trails

Residents have ample room to relax and play in the city’s green spaces. Across from city hall, Henry J. Boerboom Veterans Memorial Park features landscaped grounds with picnic tables and a bandshell that hosts summer concerts and movie screenings. Sipe Park provides a playground, tennis courts and a baseball and softball diamond. Around 3 miles away in Maple Grove, Elm Creek Park Reserve spans nearly 5,000 acres and provides more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails, a swimming pond, an archery range, a disc golf course, a pet area and a nature center. Each winter, the park opens its tubing, skiing and snowboarding hills, plus cross-country skiing trails.

Swing by Sipe Park for a picnic.
Swing by Sipe Park for a picnic.
Sipe Park is the city's sports hub.
Sipe Park is the city's sports hub.
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Riviera Maya Cantina serves authentic Mexican cuisine in Maple Grove.
Riviera Maya Cantina serves authentic Mexican cuisine in Maple Grove.

Popular restaurants line Central Avenue

Osseo has a thriving dining scene along Central Avenue. You can grab a bite at spots like:

  • Olympia Cafe and Gyros, a long-standing Greek eatery
  • Dick’s Bar & Grill, a casual spot for American classics and drinks on the patio
  • Mexico de Corazon, a restaurant that uses traditional Mexican recipes
  • Reuan Thai Restaurant, a place known for its authentic Thai dishes
  • Duffy's Bar & Grill, a neighborhood pub with rotating daily specials
While dining is often done close to home, Osseo residents will travel a bit farther for retail. “Maple Grove is really the shopping destination for people in Osseo,” says Jon Perkins, a Realtor with Re/Max Results. The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is an especially popular mall thanks to stores like Gap, J.Crew Factory and L.L. Bean.

Summers are dominated by music, movies and a market

The community comes together to celebrate several events throughout the year. The weekly Osseo Farmers Market runs on Tuesdays from July through September, with vendors selling produce and other goods. It’s paired with the Music & Movies in the Park series, which features live bands and a movie screening at dusk. Osseo Lions Roar is a multi-day fall festival highlighted by a parade down Central Avenue. The weekend also brings live music, craft vendors, family-friendly activities, a beer garden and an ice cream social. Each summer, the Yellow Tree Theatre hosts its Playwright Festival, which celebrates the work of various playwrights through live performances and discussions.

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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
11,104
Number of Homes for Sale
96
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,302
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,555
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,372
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
854
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Osseo Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
11
Median Rent
$2,412
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,500
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,250
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,350
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,399
Median Condo Rent
$2,195
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,175

Demographics

Total Population
2,540
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,529
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$89,832

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
21%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
7°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
59''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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