Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Hilltop, MN
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About Hilltop
Hilltop is one of Minnesota's smallest cities — a tiny enclave entirely surrounded by Columbia Heights, developed in the 1950s–60s as a manufactured-home and modest-housing community. Housing is mostly manufactured homes and small single-family houses; it offers first-ring location at the metro's lowest price points, with residents using Columbia Heights for all services.
Home prices in Hilltop
Home prices in Hilltop vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Hilltop
- The city's small residential streets
- Adjacent Columbia Heights amenities: Central Ave corridor, Huset Park
- Nearby Silver Lake beach
- Northtown area retail (short drive)
Commuting from Hilltop
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 15–20 minutes via Central Ave or I-35W S.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 20–25 minutes via I-694 E.
- **Transit:** Metro Transit service along Central Ave at the city's edge.
- **Highway access:** MN-65 (Central Ave), I-694.
Hilltop FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hilltop, MN?
Home prices in Hilltop vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Hilltop, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 15–20 minutes via Central Ave or I-35W S.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.