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Minneapolis’ oldest neighborhood
Resting on a bluff along the Mississippi River, next to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, is Marcy-Holmes, the oldest neighborhood in Minneapolis. Referred to as “Old Town” by some, Marcy-Holmes is synonymous with skyline views, riverside trails, the college-town hype of Dinkytown and easy access to Interstate 35W. A fusion of 19th-century homes and converted industrial buildings gives this neighborhood its distinct look and feel. “There is a lot to love,” says Kendall Murphy, the community engagement coordinator with MSP Film Society. “It’s a very walkable part of Minneapolis with a mixture of casual places to eat and more formal dining spots, plus lots of quirky boutiques, vintage resale stores and, of course, the film society.”
The old and new blend into condos along the banks of Marcy-Holmes and the Mississippi.
A view from Nicollet Island of downtown Minneapolis.
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Vintage shopping and the awaited return of Annie’s Parlour
Locally owned boutiques and eateries dot the neighborhood. The racks and shelves at Golden Pearl Vintage feature clothing and accessories from the 1920s through the 1990s. Alma draws in diners for its modern twists on American cuisine. Vegetarians leave with full bellies at Stray Dog, a spot that Murphy says she visits regularly for lunch. “One side of the menu is burgers and hot dogs, and when you flip it, it’s the same, but all items are vegetarian,” she says. Minneapolis Cider Company and HeadFlyer Brewing are the neighborhood watering holes. Down in Dinkytown, the commercial district and college student haunt, longtime residents are thrilled about the return of family-owned Annie's Parlour. “It’s been closed for a number of years. It was THE malt and hamburger place. We are all so excited,” says Kristen Eide-Tollefson, who has owned The Book House in Dinkytown for nearly 50 years. Nearby grocery options include Target and Lunds & Byerlys.
Find your new fit among the stylish treasures at Golden Pearl Vintage in Marcy-Holmes.
Marcy-Holmes residents enjoy the vegan and non-vegan menus at Stray Dog.
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Dinkytown is the center of nightlife
Marcy-Holmes comes alive at night, especially in Dinkytown, a vibrant destination for bars and live music. Adjacent to the University of Minnesota, college students have been defining the area for generations. “We’ve had a great deal of development in Dinkytown. It has shifted to an entertainment district,” Eide-Tollefson says. “It’s a cultural crossroads. It’s the students and their memories. It’s been a part of major movements and is most famously where Bob Dylan became Bob Dylan,” she says.
U of M students going to and from classes in Dinkytown.
Marcy-Holmes residents can catch the lights of downtown during a night out in nearby Dinkytown.
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Hosting the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
The Main Cinema on Southeast Main Street offers evenings of entertainment. The independent theater shows blockbusters and international and indie films year-round. The theater’s main event is the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival in April. As one of the longest film festivals in the country, it lasts more than two weeks. “With over 200 feature and short films from 70 countries, you can travel around the world at our theater,” Murphy says.
Make memories at The Main Cinema in Marcy-Holmes, an iconic Minneapolis photo spot.
Enjoy a movie at The Main Cinema in Marcy-Holmes during the MSP International Film Festival.
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Tudor Revival and Victorian homes on quiet interior streets
While most residents are renters living in historic industrial buildings converted into apartments, there are opportunities to buy here. In the calmer core of Marcy-Holmes, single-family homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s fill peaceful residential blocks, with duplexes and triplexes sprinkled in between. Tudor Revival, Queen Anne, Victorian and Prairie-style homes sit along streets shaded by mature oak and ash trees. Sidewalks and the occasional driveway frame minimally landscaped lots around 1/10 acre. Houses range from $275,000 to more than $500,000. Condos cost between $114,000 and $500,000, but luxury high-rise units start above $700,000 and can top $1.5 million.
Tudor style homes stand out along 4th St in Marcy-Holmes.
A beautiful Queen Ann home that was built in the 1900's.
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Greenspace featuring views of St. Anothy Falls
Several neighborhood parks feature walking and biking trails along the Mississippi River. The wide, paved multi-use paths at Historic Main Street Park offer street-level views of the downtown skyline. The Lower Trail leads to Father Hennepin Bluff Park, where hikers can experience the Mississippi Gorge up close. The Stone Arch Bridge, which can only be crossed on foot or by bike, passes by Saint Anthony Falls, a historic landmark tied to the neighborhood’s beginnings. The bridge is closed through Spring 2025 for preservation work. A few blocks from the river, Holmes Park offers open green space, tennis and basketball courts and a playground. Northeast Park and Recreation Center is about 2 miles away for team sports and fitness classes. In the summer, the Jim Lupient Water Park next door is a popular spot to cool off. Five golf courses are less than 5 miles from the neighborhood, including the public 18-hole course at the University of Minnesota.
The historic Stone Arch Bridge.
St. Anthony Falls is a landmark feature of Minneapolis located in Marcy-Holmes.
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A bike-friendly neighborhood with quick access to Interstate 35W
With miles of bike lanes, trails and sidewalks, many Minneapolis residents get around on their own two feet. In Marcy-Holmes, nearly every street is bike-and-pedestrian-friendly, and residents can rent electric scooters and bikes at various stands around the area. Five Metro Transit bus routes serve the neighborhood, and the nearest light rail stop is a little over a mile away on the University of Minnesota campus. Central Avenue provides a short 2-mile drive over the Mississippi River into downtown. The neighborhood has quick access to Interstate 35W, which can be used to reach Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, about 11 miles away.
Walk, run, or ride, Marcy-Holmes residents enjoy traveling along SE Main St.
The Stone Arch Bridge trail is one of the most popular paths in Minneapolis.
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Cultivating creativity at Marcy Arts Elementary
Minneapolis Public Schools offers families the option to have children attend their assigned community schools or apply to a citywide magnet school through a lottery system. Marcy-Holmes hosts one of the district’s magnet elementary schools, Marcy Arts Elementary. The school, which earns a C-plus rating from Niche, partners with the University of Minnesota and professional artists to offer visual arts, music, theatre and dance training. Webster Elementary, also receiving a C-plus, is the neighborhood’s community elementary school. It sits in the adjacent Saint Anthony East neighborhood and incorporates social-emotional learning practices into its curriculum. Northeast Middle, offering an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, and Thomas Edison High, with career & technical education programs in business and agriculture, both get C-plus grades.
Gaia Democratic School, an unrated kindergarten through 12th grade school, is the closest private option. The neighborhood is also home to the C-plus-rated P.E.A.S.E Academy, a public recovery-focused charter school offering grades eight through 12. The school is part of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School enclave.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is blocks away and serves about 40,000 students. This public research university is known for its medical, engineering, law, agriculture and veterinary programs. The city’s love for the Minnesota Golden Gophers runs deep. Attending football games at Huntington Bank Stadium and hockey and basketball games next door at Williams Arena is a tradition. U of M is part of the Big Ten Conference.
Marcy Open Elementary serves 485 students in grades K-8, prioritizing personalized education.
Northeast Middle School prepares each student for future college and careers.
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Parks in this Area
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Van Cleve Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Holmes Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Community Commons Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Mill Ruins Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
21 min drive
Bus
10th Ave SE & 8th St SE
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University Ave SE & 6th Ave SE
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4th St SE & 4th Ave SE
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University Ave SE & 8th Ave SE
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University Ave SE & 4th Ave SE
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4th St SE & 15th Ave SE
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15th Ave SE & 6th St SE
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.729 Reviews
2.0Niche User
11/27/2014Niche Review
The summer season in Minneapolis is amazing, but the winter season is awful. The winter slows traffic, keeps people indoors, and generally slows down a lot of life in Minnesota.
4.0Niche User
9/30/2014Niche Review
Since I am a student at the University, I have great access to a free recreational center as well as information about how to eat right and take care of myself. It is common for people to exercise in my area and I don't go a day without seeing someone running or heading to the gym, unless it's extremely cold out.
5.0Current Resident
6/7/2024Niche Review
A very affluent neighborhood that should get more walkable paths without so many cars and parking lots. This neighborhood needs more bike paths and more green space There are plenty of vacant parking lots that could be transformed into green spaces.
4.0Niche User
5/2/2015Niche Review
Lots of places to eat, but in terms of big businesses or big box retailers, the closest thing is a Target or Cub Foods that is two to three miles away
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Marcy-Holmes
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $482,751, down 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
15,381
Median Age
27
Population Density
32 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
4.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,152
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,609
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
60.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
60''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
