Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bean There Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Corner - Camden
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Get Down Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Elision Playhouse
Theatre Arts
New Hope Bowl
Bowling Alley
YMCA Splash Pad
Water Park
New Hope Aquatic Park
Water Park
New Hope Cinema Grill
Cinema
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Homewood Studios
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (13) D-
Steve O's
Bar
Viking Liquor
Alcohol
Big Louie's Bar & Grill
Bar
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Crystal Liquor Warehouse
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Winnetka Liquors
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Rostamo's
Bar
Robbinsdale Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Fitness (3) F
Crystal Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Lions Gym & Wellness Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Creekview Recreation Center
Community Centre
Led Better Fitness
Gym
North Commons Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Almsted's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Northside Oriental Market & Deli
Grocery Store
Hackenmueller Meats
Butcher
Wuollet Bakery
Bakery
Supermercado y Panaderia LomaBonita
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Fare For All Warehouse Sale
Grocery Store
The Cake Box
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Mini Grocery
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Lunds & Byerlys
Grocery Store
Valley Pastries
Bakery
Sun Foods
Grocery Store
North Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Thirsty Whale
Bakery
So Low Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Ocean Market
Grocery Store
Parks (36) A+
Welcome Park
Park
Memory Lane Park
Park
Forest Park
Park
Hagemeister Pond Park Reserve
Park
Fred Simms Park
Park
Kelley Park
Park
Iron Horse Park
Park
Kentucky Park
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
Cavanagh Park
Park
Twin Lakes Boat Access
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Lions Park
Park
Crystal Highlands Park
Park
Corner Park
Park
Twin Lake Park
Park
Becker Park
Park
Spanjers Park
Park
Twin Oaks Park
Park
Humphrey Park
Park
Civic Center Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Mielke Park
Park
Elm Grove Park
Park
Little Acre Park
Park
Shops (32) C+
Pixy Salon
Hairdresser
Holiday
Convenience Store
Nappy Rootz Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
Alex Audio Video
Home Improvement
Holiday
Convenience Store
Great Nails
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Finds On Broadway
Furniture
Wickedly Charming Boutique
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Minnesota Makers
Gift Shop
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Golden Age Design
Furniture
SalonCentric
Beauty
Love Nails
Beauty
Marshalls
Department Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Milagro's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Cosmo-Prof
Beauty
Winnetka Mall
Mall
Home Choice
Furniture
Phenix Salon Suites
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Crystal.
Public Transit Stops (194)
Stops & Stations A+
46 Av N
Bus Stop
45 Av N
Bus Stop
45 Av N
Bus Stop
46 Av N
Bus Stop
44 Av N
Bus Stop
44 Av N
Bus Stop
47 Av N
Bus Stop
47 Av N
Bus Stop
43 Av N
Bus Stop
43 Av N
Bus Stop
48 Av N
Bus Stop
Douglas Dr
Bus Stop
Douglas Dr
Bus Stop
48 Av N
Bus Stop
42 Av N
Bus Stop
Brunswick Av
Bus Stop
Florida Av
Bus Stop
Brunswick Av
Bus Stop
Florida Av
Bus Stop
Georgia Av
Bus Stop
42 Av / 41 Av
Bus Stop
Georgia Av
Bus Stop
Adair Av
Bus Stop
Adair Av
Bus Stop
Hampshire Av
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.9% D
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Crystal is 102/100 - which is 3% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Crystal crime rates are 2,724 per 100k, which is 21% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
2,422 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
302 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A

The median income in Crystal is $70,724 - which is 12% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$70,724 B-
Unemployment Rate
2.8% A-
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Crystal Police Department
Police
WMFRD Station 2
Fire Station
WMFRD Station 1
Fire Station
Pioneer Dental
Dentist
Crystal Police Neighborhood Outreach Office
Police
Minnesota Dental Group
Dentist
North Memorial Clinic - New Hope
Clinic
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oakdale ObGyn
Clinic
Crystal Urgent Care
Clinic
WMFRD Station 3
Fire Station
Northwest Family Clinics
Clinic
Crystal Medical Center
Clinic
Comfortable Dental
Dentist
Imaging Center of Crystal
Clinic
Rasmussen Dental
Dentist
Brooklyn Blvd. Dental
Dentist
North Memorial Medical Center
Hospital
Cub Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Minnesota State Patrol
Police
Park Dental Brookpark
Dentist
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology
Clinic
Fire Station 20
Fire Station
Golden Valley Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Crystal home prices are $211,800 - which is 11% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$211,800 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D+

The Crystal graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (7) F
Forest Elementary
The Fair School - Crystal
Robbinsdale Shared Time Prog.
Robbinsdale Middle
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Lakeview Elementary
St Raphael School
Early Childhood Special Education
Beacon Academy
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
Options Mid/Elem Ebd
New Millenium Academy Charter Sch
Sonnesyn Elementary
Neill Elementary
Northport Elementary
Riverside
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Step By Step Montessori
Loring Elementary
Nompeng Academy
Sandburg Middle School
Odyssey Academy
Mastery School
Minneapolis School Of New Music Cha
High Schools (5) F
Robbinsdale Shared Time Prog.
Adult Academics
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
Cooper Credit Recovery
Robbinsdale Academic Summer Program
Robbinsdale Transition Center
Calvin Christian High School
Alc - Neca - Ey
Neca Independent Study
North Education Center Academy
Options Mid/Elem Ebd
Fairview
Riverside
Prairie Seeds High School Academy
4126 - Prairie Seeds Academy - Is
Highview Independent Study
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy
Highview Alc
Robbinsdale Tasc Alc
Henry Senior High
Henry High School - Sws
Headway Academy North
Brooklyn Center Early College Acad
Strive Transition
Isd 281 I.S.
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ratings C+

Crystal has an overall rating of 65% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A-
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Fun Activities in Crystal, MN 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Crystal offers so many activities that are fun for all members of the family. There are unique attractions that you won't find anywhere else to make a day in the city memorable, especially if you're going out with friends or loved ones.

Fired Up Studios is a great place to go i ...Read More f you want to participate in pottery or painting products. You can also create art pieces with friends and take your artwork home with you. French Regional Park is a popular outdoor attraction, and there's plenty of space to take a walk by the lake or have a picnic. The Eloise Butler Wildflower and Bird Sanctuary is another location that allows you to see the beautiful plants and wildlife in the area.

Crystal has several places to eat as well, so you can get a meal and cocktails after a long day of sightseeing. Steve O's is a popular casual dining spot, or you can get traditional bar fare Eagles Nest Lounge. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Crystal? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Welcome Park
      Memory Lane Park
      Forest Park
      Hagemeister Pond Park Reserve
      Fred Simms Park
      Kelley Park
      Iron Horse Park
      Kentucky Park

      Entertainment

      Elision Playhouse
      New Hope Bowl
      YMCA Splash Pad
      New Hope Aquatic Park
      New Hope Cinema Grill
      Bowlero
      Homewood Studios

      Food & Drink

      Steve O's
      Viking Liquor
      Big Louie's Bar & Grill
      Sarpino's Pizzeria
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Crystal? Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Crystal.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Crystal? The cost of living in Crystal is 102/100 - which is 3% higher than Minnesota.
      Crystal
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Crystal? Crystal crime rates are 2,724, which are 21% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      2,724 per 100k people

      17% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      17% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      17%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Crystal? The median income in Crystal is $70,724 which is 12% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $70,72428% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,46119% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      41% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Crystal a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Crystal home prices? Crystal home prices are $211,800 - which is 11% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $211,80015% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13219% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Crystal have good schools? The Crystal graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Crystal a good place to live? Crystal has an overall rating of 65% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      3 total surveys

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