Why Live in Hamline
Hamline, a mid-20th-century neighborhood in Roseville, features a variety of home styles, including ranch-style and split-level homes from the 1950s and '60s, as well as custom contemporary homes and recently built New Traditional homes. Home sizes range from 1,200 to over 4,000 square feet, with spacious yards and quiet streets without sidewalks. The neighborhood is divided by Hamline Avenue, with parks and ponds on both sides. Willow Pond Park offers a 15-acre pond, walking trails, and wildlife, while Keya Park features a modern playground, tennis courts, and sports fields. The area is safer than the national average, contributing to its family-friendly appeal. Hamline is served by the highly rated Roseville Public School District, with Roseville Area Senior High offering advanced placement courses and a high graduation rate. Local amenities include the Rosedale Center, a major retail hub with over 125 stores and restaurants, and dining options like Happy Monday & Company Coffee, Mi-Sant Kitchen and Bakery, and Baldamar steakhouse. Residents enjoy outdoor activities at the Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval, the largest artificial outdoor skating surface in North America. The neighborhood is bicycle-friendly, with lanes on County Road B2 West and access to Metro Transit buses. Major highways MN-36 and I-51 provide connectivity, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 20 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamline a good place to live?
Hamline is a good place to live. Hamline is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Hamline has 7 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $93,335 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 61.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Hamline are home owners, with 34.4% of residents renting and 65.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hamline can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hamline neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hamline?
The median home price in Hamline is $440,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $88,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $96K a year to afford the median home price in Hamline. The average household income in Hamline is $93K.
What are the best public schools in Hamline?
The best public schools that serve Hamline are:
What are the best private schools in Hamline?
The best private schools that serve Hamline are:
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Are home prices dropping in Hamline?
Yes, home prices in Hamline are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Hamline, MN
On average, homes in Hamline, Roseville sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Hamline, Roseville over the last 12 months is $440,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$440,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$440,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%