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Fridley
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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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.

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About Fridley...
Population
29,422

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Fridley

Jobs
grade 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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