Do you want to live in a distinguished area of Minnesota? Consider Crystal! Crystal, a suburban Minneapolis city, is the recipient of a Minnesota Star designation based on economic achievement.

Located west of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Crystal MN real estate provides you easy access to other nearby suburbs, bordering Brooklyn Park to the north, New Hope to the west and Robbinsdale to the east. A “first-tier suburb”, the population currently stands at around 22,000.

To give you an idea of the demographics, the 2010 census reported that just under half of households (43.8%) were married couples, while 28% had children under the age of 18.

Today, the median age for Crystal residents is about 38 years old. But, no matter your age you will be sure to find yourself at home.

In terms of the market, the median home value has increased substantially since 2009. However, today's real estate market is mixed.

You’ll find townhouses, condos and detached homes listed for sale, with the median home price at around $175,900, lower than both the county average and the national figure.

Ownership ratios are high, with about 25% of the housing in Crystal rented. But, whether you are looking to be a buyer or a renter, you will find a variety of options.

Vacancy rates hover just over five percent. Median rental rates are 7.1% higher than the state as a whole, even though they are lower than the national figures.

Do you love being outdoors? The city of Crystal maintains 28 parks along with a number of courts, playgrounds, trails and ball fields.

The area around the Crystal Community Center features a popular outdoor aquatic center (open from early June to mid August), skateboard/inline skate park and little league baseball complex.

Children of all ages will find plenty to do throughout the whole year. And, the city is serviced by the respected Robbinsdale School District.

When it comes to transportation, you’ll have access to options that will allow you to travel throughout the city and outside of Minnesota.

Crystal will also be a beneficiary of the Blue Line extension, a light rail transit system that hopes to move passengers between the northwest suburbs and Minneapolis in the coming decade.

Another highlight is the Crystal Airport, a public airport north of the city.

In Crystal, you will find everything you need for a happy home!