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Crystal, MN

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Population
22,239
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
890 ft
Median Home Value
$296,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,467/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$92,513
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityBrooklyn Park, Minnesota5.1 miles away · 83,543 residents.

About Crystal

Crystal is a first-ring suburb northwest of Minneapolis, about five miles from downtown. It is bordered by communities like Brooklyn Park, Robbinsdale, and New Hope, and its main local routes include Douglas Drive, 36th Avenue, 42nd Avenue, and Bass Lake Road. Crystal is mostly residential, with parks, schools, shopping, and short commutes shaping its appeal. It feels established and practical, with the mature-neighborhood character of an older Twin Cities suburb rather than a newly built edge community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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