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Fridley
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
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Suburb
Minneapolis

Fridley

#4 in Best Places to Live in Anoka County
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 68 reviews
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Fridley is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 29,422. Fridley is in Anoka County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Fridley offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fridley there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fridley and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Fridley are above average.
    About Fridley...
    Population
    29,422
    Suburb of
    Minneapolis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $224,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,141
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      279.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      32.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      86
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      268.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,631.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      498.4
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Fridley

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,910
    National
    $69,021
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