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Hamline-Midway

Hamline-Midway

Neighborhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Ramsey County 55104

Neighborhood Reviews
3.8
$287,712 Average Value
$209 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

The midway between the Twin Cities

Hamline-Midway is where the Twin Cities meet. The neighborhood is named after its central location and Hamline University, Minnesota’s first university. Located about 7 miles from St. Paul and Minneapolis, this community has a lot to offer, with proximity to a wealth of amenities, both outdoors and in terms of local shops and eateries in the area. There’s a selection of classic homes including bungalows and foursquares that give the area a suburban feel, but residents are never far away from going to a trendy restaurant or local drinking spot along Snelling or University Avenue. The community is zoned to the St. Paul Public Schools district, and is also home to Hamline University, a private institution offering various undergraduate and graduate programs.

Hamline-Midway is where the Twin Cities meet.
Hamline-Midway is where the Twin Cities meet.
Hamline University is filled with historic buildings.
Hamline University is filled with historic buildings.
Hamline University Carol Young Anderson and Dennis L. Anderson Center
Hamline University Carol Young Anderson and Dennis L. Anderson Center
Snelling Avenue is lined with shopping and restaurants.
Snelling Avenue is lined with shopping and restaurants.
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Traditional homes for great prices

Convenient commercial thoroughfares give way to residential streets with established homes, from laid-back bungalows to spacious American Foursquares. While the neighborhood is home to many two-story Victorian houses, there are many homes with a more modest feel than the distinctive architecture of Summit Hill and other historic St. Paul communities. “The homes face well-used sidewalks, and the streets often have bike paths or lanes along them,” says Mary Schumann, a Realtor with Keller Williams Integrity Realty. Home prices range from smaller bungalows for around $200,000 to fully renovated properties for up to $800,000. Thanks to alley-facing garages, “The public areas are cleaner looking, and the focus is on landscaping and lawns, not a car or garbage cans.” Schumann says, which also gives a "very private garden feel to backyards, which are generally fenced."

Victorian style homes sit on well-kept lawns.
Victorian style homes sit on well-kept lawns.
Victorian homes are commonly seen throughout the Hamline-Midway neighborhood.
Victorian homes are commonly seen throughout the Hamline-Midway neighborhood.
There a multiples styles of homes in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood such as bungalow styles.
There a multiples styles of homes in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood such as bungalow styles.
The streets of Hamline-Midway showcase diverse styles of homes.
The streets of Hamline-Midway showcase diverse styles of homes.
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Snelling Avenue

Residents can head down Snelling or University Avenue to find their new favorite restaurants in the community. Pho Pasteur is a popular Vietnamese restaurant known for its banh mi and boba tea. Fasika is also along Snelling Avenue, an Ethiopian hot spot. Don’t forget to check out Groundswell for a great cup of coffee and a vegan-friendly menu of baked goods and café items. It’s located on Thomas Avenue West a few blocks from Snelling Avenue, but worth the trip. At Turf Club, patrons can enjoy a rock performance and drinks in a laid-back establishment that has been hosting local and national musicians since the 1940s. Midway Marketplace is a great local place for basic shopping needs, from Cub Foods to T.J. Maxx, located right on University Avenue West.

Enjoy an 18-hole game of mini golf at Can-Can Wonderlands artist-designed course.
Enjoy an 18-hole game of mini golf at Can-Can Wonderlands artist-designed course.
The Turf Club has been hosting local and national musicians since the 1940s.
The Turf Club has been hosting local and national musicians since the 1940s.
Stop by for coffee and a delectable bakery treat at Groundswell Coffee.
Stop by for coffee and a delectable bakery treat at Groundswell Coffee.
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St. Paul public schools and Hamline University

Hamline Elementary School is a local public school that partners with Hamline University. Over 100 college student tutors assist teachers in providing both in-school and after-school learning opportunities, from core courses to extracurricular classes like theater and anthropology. After Hamline Elementary, students will likely attend Murray Middle School followed by Como Park Senior High School, which have C-minus and B-plus Niche grades, respectively. Hamline-Midway is also home to the Friends School of Minnesota, a private school that provides Quaker education, which doesn’t include direct religious instruction but instead integrates the values of the Quaker faith into the curriculum.

Hamline University is the oldest university in Minnesota and a cornerstone of the neighborhood.
Hamline University is the oldest university in Minnesota and a cornerstone of the neighborhood.
The Hamline Elementary School entrance welcomes its students.
The Hamline Elementary School entrance welcomes its students.
Murray Middle School in the St. Anthony Neighborhood
Murray Middle School in the St. Anthony Neighborhood
Como Park Senior High School is a public school located in Saint Paul, MN.
Como Park Senior High School is a public school located in Saint Paul, MN.
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Plenty of places for exercise

Hamline-Midway is dotted with local parks, making it easy for children to spend a few hours on the playground or for dog-walkers to get in their daily exercise. Residents looking for a more exciting recreation opportunity can head to Can Can Wonderland, a whimsically themed indoor mini-golf course surrounded by arcade games. The neighborhood isn’t far from Como Regional Park, a 450-acre Twin Cities destination featuring a local zoo, lakeside views and free fitness classes in the park. The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is also just north of Hamline-Midway, home of the statewide summertime fair full of 4H events and grandstand concerts. Allianz Field is also in the neighborhood, home to MLS club Minnesota United, also known as the Loons. “We have a lot of interest in soccer here, I think that Allianz packs pretty good crowds regularly,” Schumann says. “If you’re a soccer fan, then this is the place to live.”

Allianz Field is a new soccer stadium and home to the Minnesota United FC.
Allianz Field is a new soccer stadium and home to the Minnesota United FC.
Griggs Recreation Center is located in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood of Minnesota.
Griggs Recreation Center is located in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood of Minnesota.
Locals can stop by to shoot some hoops at Hamline Park
Locals can stop by to shoot some hoops at Hamline Park
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Easy access throughout the Twin Cities

While Hamline-Midway is a destination itself, the Green Line of the Metro Light Rail makes it easy to commute to both Downtown St. Paul and Downtown Minneapolis, making Hamline-Midway a public-transport-friendly neighborhood in the heart of the Twin Cities.

The light rail connects Hamline Midway with downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis.
The light rail connects Hamline Midway with downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis.
The Metro Green Line runs along the south edge of the Hamline Midway neighborhood.
The Metro Green Line runs along the south edge of the Hamline Midway neighborhood.
The Metro Green line conveniently connects the neighborhood with Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The Metro Green line conveniently connects the neighborhood with Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

17 min drive

Bus

University Ave & Pascal St

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University Ave & Prior Ave

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University Ave & Simpson St

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Lexington Pkwy & Thomas Ave

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Minnehaha Ave & Albert St

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Minnehaha Ave & Pascal St

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Lexington Pkwy & Minnehaha Ave

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 7 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
1/16/2019 Niche Review
Lived here 50 years and still love it. Best urban small town feel around. Lots of diversity, change, growth and great neighbors and real community.
3.0 Current Resident
6/4/2018 Niche Review
I like that the city of St. Paul is re-gentrifying the Hamline-Midway area due to the new light rail line.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hamline-Midway US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$288,000
Median Single Family Price
$288,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
134
Months of Supply
0.60
Median List Price
$286,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,804
Median Year Built
1916
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,301
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
945
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
11,486
Median Age
35
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.4%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$69,410
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,479

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
57.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.7%
% Population in Labor Force
79%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
60''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

84 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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