Why Live in Wolfe Park
Wolfe Park in Saint Louis Park, MN, offers a suburban lifestyle with urban conveniences, located less than 7 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. The neighborhood features single-family Craftsman and ranch-style homes, as well as townhomes, apartments, and condos in the Excelsior & Grand shopping district. Local amenities include the Miracle Mile shopping center, a nearby Target, and Bass Lake, which provides a serene spot for strolling and fishing. Wolfe Park itself is a central attraction, offering walking trails, sports courts, a fishing pond, and The Rec Center with indoor ice arenas and an aquatic park. The neighborhood is well-connected with Metro Transit bus stops and the Cedar Lake Trail, making it easy to access the greater Twin Cities area. Schools in the St. Louis Park Public School District are highly rated, with students attending Susan Lindgren for elementary, St. Louis Park Middle, and St. Louis High, which offers a variety of athletic teams and International Baccalaureate courses. Wolfe Park is conveniently located near various shopping and dining options, including Trader Joe’s, Fresh Thyme Market, and Lunds & Byerlys, all within walking distance. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a 16-mile drive southeast, taking about 20 minutes in light traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wolfe Park a good place to live?
Wolfe Park is a good place to live. Wolfe Park is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Wolfe Park is a suburban neighborhood. Wolfe Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.0 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $92,561 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 59.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Wolfe Park are renters, with 79.1% of residents renting and 20.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wolfe Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wolfe Park neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wolfe Park?
The median home price in Wolfe Park is $315,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $63,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,600 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $69K a year to afford the median home price in Wolfe Park. The average household income in Wolfe Park is $93K.
What are the best public schools in Wolfe Park?
The best public schools that serve Wolfe Park are:
What are the best private schools in Wolfe Park?
The best private schools that serve Wolfe Park are:
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Are home prices dropping in Wolfe Park?
Yes, home prices in Wolfe Park are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Wolfe Park, MN
On average, homes in Wolfe Park, Saint Louis Park sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Wolfe Park, Saint Louis Park over the last 12 months is $330,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$455,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$290
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$315,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%