Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Crystal
Crystal, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,243
Population
21,952
Renter Mix
27% Rent
The benefits of living in this Twin Cities suburb are "Crystal" clear.
Family-Friendly
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Parks
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Suburban
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Convenient Location
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Twin Cities Area
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Just five miles from downtown Minneapolis, Crystal offers the breathing room of a well-established suburb without losing touch with the energy of the Twin Cities. The city's 27 parks stretch across more than 240 acres, with Crystal Airport tucked right inside city limits—a rare feature for a community this size. Neighbors of Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, and Brooklyn Center, residents enjoy easy access to a range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options spread throughout the northwest metro area.
Day-to-day life here revolves around green spaces and laid-back convenience. John Grogan Park anchors the community with the Crystal Community Center and Crystal Grove Aquatic Center, giving residents plenty of ways to stay active year-round. Commuters appreciate quick connections to I-94 and I-694, making jobs across the metro reachable without the hassle of city traffic.
The rental market in Crystal features a solid mix of apartment communities and townhomes, with options ranging from cozy studios to spacious three-bedroom layouts. Many communities offer well-maintained grounds and easy freeway access, appealing to those who want suburban comfort close to a major metro. Crystal has earned a "Minnesota Star City" designation, reflecting its commitment to steady economic growth and livability.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,686
Average: $93,522
Education
6,406
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,895
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Crystal has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Crystal, MN is $989 for a studio, $1,243 for one bedroom, $1,409 for two bedrooms, and $1,671 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crystal has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,243/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$2,614/month
1,893 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Crystal, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Public
Grades K-8
547 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades 4-8
442 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
245 Students
Public
Grades K-8
547 Students
Public
Grades 4-8
442 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Victory Park
- Valley View Park
- Timber Shores Park
- Folwell Park
- Shingle Creek Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.