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About Crystal
Crystal is a modest first-ring suburb of postwar ramblers northwest of Minneapolis, known for affordability and practical location. The Crystal Community Center and the Becker Park area anchor the city; Bassett Creek runs through its parks.
Home prices in Crystal
Home prices in Crystal vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Crystal
- Crystal Community Center
- Becker Park
- Bassett Creek Regional Trail.
- Welcome Park
- Crystal Lake Cemetery / historic markers (local history).
- Crystal Shopping Center
- North Lions Park.
- Proximity to Theodore Wirth Regional Park (adjacent).
Commuting from Crystal
- Metro Transit bus service; proposed Blue Line (Bottineau) extension would run through Crystal (status uncertain).
- Major corridors: Hwy 100, Hwy 81 (Bottineau Blvd), I-394 (south edge).
- Approximate drive to downtown Minneapolis: **~15 minutes** (approximate); to downtown St. Paul: **~22 minutes** (approximate).
Crystal FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crystal, MN?
Home prices in Crystal vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Crystal, MN?
Metro Transit bus service; proposed Blue Line (Bottineau) extension would run through Crystal (status uncertain).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.