From a farming community to a bustling Minneapolis suburb
New Hope, Minnesota is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis with a population of about 22,000. The city’s roots are as a farming community, but incorporated as a city in 1953, growing rapidly from 2,500 residents in 1958 to 24,000 in 1971. Since then, the suburb has become a bustling community supported by a number of industries, particularly manufacturing, healthcare and retail. “It’s busy,” Realtor Dan Salamone of LPT Realty says of New Hope. “There’s a lot of restaurants and shops, a lot of houses. But you don’t have to go too far to get to anything. There are a lot of things to do in a very small area.”
Basset Creek Regional Trail offers seven miles of paved trail that stretches over four suburbs.
There are over 21,000 residents living in New Hope, Minnesota.
New Hope residents love tree-line streets and quiet neighborhoods.
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New Hope offers more affordable homes than its neighbors
New Hope has a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and apartments, many of which are more affordable than other nearby suburbs. The median home price in New Hope is $367,000, while it’s $460,000 in neighboring Plymouth and $464,000 in nearby Maple Grove. “The way the houses are priced is kind of entry-level. There are a lot of starter homes and a lot of first-time homebuyers in the area,” Salamone says. Most of New Hope was built up in the mid-20th century and the architecture reflects that, with lots of ramblers and split-levels. Most homes range between $200,000 and $450,000, depending on age and size.
Late-20th century split-level-style homes are a common house type in New Hope.
Rambler-style homes offer classic charm along Boone Avenue.
Newer homes off of Winnetka Avenue feature smaller city lots with tuck-under garages.
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Most New Hope homes are within walking distance to a park
Salamone says the outdoor space in New Hope is one of the things that makes it special. There are 18 parks in New Hope spread over more than 200 acres, and most homes in the city are within a quarter mile of a city park. Some of these are small neighborhood parks like Corner Park, which has a playground and a basketball court, while others are bigger parks, like Civic Center Park. Located in the heart of New Hope, Civic Center Park houses the city government buildings, an aquatic park with a pool and water slides, a skate park, a playground and basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.
Sonnesyn Elementary School enrolls over 350 students in preschool and grades K-5.
The student population of Robbinsdale Middle is 685 and the school serves 6-8th grade.
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School enrolls over 1,700 students in grades 9-12.
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New Hope’s 42nd Avenue features shops, restaurants
Much of New Hope is residential, but there are a few main thoroughfares where residents can dine out and shop. Salamone says 42nd Avenue is a hot spot of activity, and home to his favorite New Hope restaurant. “I like going to Pub 42,” he says. “It’s a nice bar and restaurant, and a good place to go and hang out. It’s a pretty fun spot.” There are also cafes, a Mexican restaurant, a bowling alley and more on that street, including grocery store Hy-Vee.
Northwood Park provides outdoor amenities such as a pavilion, play area, trails & a lake.
Northwood Park is the perfect place for a stroll with your pup.
Northwood Park has a lot of wildlife creatures visit Northwood Lake year round.
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Express bus and highway access to Minneapolis
Metro Transit has several local bus routes in New Hope and offers express bus services to downtown Minneapolis. New Hope is also close to state highways 169, 100 and 55 – all of which connect to Minneapolis. The nearest airport is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 23 miles away.
There are a lot of chained restaurants & businesses on 42nd Ave. in the New Hope neighborhood.
Enjoy classic diner ambience and home-style cooking at Papa's Cafe.
New Hope residents visit the local Pub 24 bar for the latest sports game and hot fresh food.
Pub 42 serves up traditional American bar fare in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Robbinsdale Area Schools are sixth-most diverse in Minnesota
New Hope students are part of the Robbinsdale Area School District, which earns a B-minus rating overall from Niche, and an A-plus in diversity. It’s the sixth-most diverse school district in the state. There are 12 elementary schools, including specialty magnets and a Spanish immersion school, four middle schools and two high schools.
Important to know
New Hope receives a 4 for its CAP Index crime score, which is on par with the national average.
Summers in New Hope are hot and humid, while winters are extremely cold and snowy. Subzero temperatures are not uncommon, and the area sees an average of 60 inches of snow per winter.
Locals take I-394 to travel to downtown Minneapolis and other neighboring cities.
Residents can take route 169 to travel North and South out of New Hope.
Since 1996, Christy has focused on assisting home buyers and sellers achieve their housing dreams. Her goal is to provide her clients with peace of mind throughout the real estate process by being their resource now & in the future. Christy is a Certified Residential Specialist & Graduate REALTOR Institute and is a U of M Graduate.
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