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Staying busy in this conveniently located suburb
Aptly named McKinley-Railroad Parks, this suburb offers ample recreational opportunities, from its namesake parks and a trail following a former railroad corridor parallelling the Mississippi River. A mile south of downtown St. Cloud, residents live close to more recreational amenities and the summer concert series at Lake George Park. Similarly, errands are run less than a mile west along Division Street. Neighborhood students walk to the centrally located South Junior High School.
Lake George Park is a popular place for cyclists to enjoy the outdoors.
University Drive and Division Street offer convenient access for McKinley-Railroad Parks.
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McKinley Park's traditional playground and the neighboring Railroad Trail
McKinley Park’s playground and basketball court sit in the neighborhood’s northwestern corner. Visitors can ride their bikes along the Railroad Trail, which runs 3 miles south to River Bluffs Regional Park. Railroad Park on 11th Avenue also offers a traditional park experience and access to the trail. Nearby recreation includes Calvary Hill Park’s popular sledding hills, less than a half-mile west, and Lake George Park’s year-round opportunities three blocks north. According to Mary Ellen Richter, the park attracts locals from around the city. “There are walking paths, and people will kayak on the lake and ice skate in the winter,” says Mary Ellen Richter, a local real estate broker with Kerber Castle Realty Group.
Paved trails conveniently connect to McKinley Park in the McKinley-Railroad Parks neighborhood.
Railroad Park is a quaint park tucked into the south end of McKinley-Railroad Parks.
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Homes spanning the 1900s
The community’s residential landscape showcases high-reaching oak trees, which turn front yards orange in fall. Homes built throughout the 20th century sit back from streets with a patchwork of repaved asphalt. The homes come in various architectural styles, including Cape Cods, American Vernaculars, ranch and split-level styles. Most feature unfenced backyards and detached garages. According to the City of St. Cloud’s official website, roughly half of the neighborhood’s housing stock comprises rentals. Similarly, several apartment complexes make up one-third of the community. Home prices range from $140,000 to $270,000, depending on size and condition.
Ranch-style homes are a common house style in the McKinley-Railroad Parks neighborhood.
Although not as prominent, colonial revival-style homes can be found in McKinley-Railroad Parks.
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Running errands along Division Street
New York Gyro, a counter-style eatery on the corner of University Drive South and 9th Avenue Street, serves up quick Middle Eastern fare like shawarma and falafel. Meanwhile, chain restaurants like Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen and Little Caesars Pizza line Division Street a half-mile northeast. “Division Street is where everything in St. Cloud is,” says Priccilla Carpenter, a native of St. Cloud. Crossroads Center’s indoor retailers are also along the busy stretch. “It’s not as popular as it used to be, but everyone still goes there to shop.” The Division Street corridor includes a Walmart, Costco and the Crossroads Center, a shopping mall that remains anchored by a Macy’s, JCPenney and Scheels sporting goods store. Coburn’s Grocery Store sits closer to home, directly north on the other side of University Drive South.
Choose from falafel, gyros, and kabobs at NY Gyro in St. Cloud.
Crossroads Center is St. Cloud's premier shopping destination.
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Crime in McKinley-Railroad Parks
McKinley-Railroad Parks’ overall CAP Index crime score is 7 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. However, it scores 9 for other violent crimes. In 2017, the Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation built its first Community Outpost on 13th Saint Street. Still in operation today, the outpost hosts small community events, facilitates youth outreach programming with the St. Cloud Police Department, and offers free healthcare for those living nearby.
The St. Cloud Rotary Community Outpost collaborates with citizens to improve neighborhood life.
Neighborhoods like McKinley-Railroad Parks collaborate with the community outpost on area needs.
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Getting around on the Metro Bus
Metro Bus stops along Clearwater Road and University Drive South connect riders to surrounding communities and downtown St. Cloud, a mile north. Interstate 94 is a 5-mile drive south, leading residents southeast to Minneapolis, 66 miles out, and Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport, 13 miles farther. Shorter strips lead to the Amtrak Train at St. Cloud Station on East Saint Germain Street, 2 miles northeast, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital, 3 miles north.
St. Cloud Metro Transit offers bus service along major routes in McKinley-Railroad Parks.
Residents of McKinley-Railroad Parks have easy access to Interstate 94.
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Tech High School's activity offerings
Young students enroll in classes at Talahi Community School for preschool through third grade and Lincoln Elementary for fourth and fifth grade . Niche gives both schools a C rating. Older students attend South Junior High School, which holds a C-plus rating and sits in the neighborhood's center. Tech High School school maintains a B rating and an array of activities, from Gardening Club to Mock Trial and Math Teams. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, is also located in the neighborhood on 11th Avenue South for those seeking private education. About a mile east of the neighborhood, St. Cloud State University enrolls about 10,000 students at its campus in the adjacent Southside neighborhood.
Talahi Community Elementary School serves preschool and grades K-2 with an 'A' diversity grade.
With a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1, South Junior High School serves grades 6-8.
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Cheering on the Huskies
St. Cloud State University’s Herb Brooke National Hockey Center is on the university campus. Ice hockey fans can cheer on the Huskies at home games throughout the season, from early October through early March. Each year, Summertime by George! makes its way back to Lake George Park. Hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud, the free concert series brings local musicians and food trucks to the park every Wednesday night from June through August.
St. Cloud State University is a well-regarded educational institution in central Minnesota.
Lake George Park is a great place to enjoy activities or simply relax.
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Parks in this Area
Eastman Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
McKinley-Railroad Parks
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
McKinley-Railroad Parks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McKinley-Railroad Parks, Saint Cloud sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in McKinley-Railroad Parks, Saint Cloud over the last 12 months is $320,000, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,032
Median Age
30
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,871
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,703
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
25.6%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
3°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
64''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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