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Fridley

#4 in Best Places to Live in Anoka County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 54 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Fridley is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 27,573. 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
    27,573

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $174,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $916
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Fridley Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      156.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      50.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      87.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      428.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,041.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      276.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Fridley

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,583
    National
    $55,322
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    Fridley Reviews

    54 reviews
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    It's quiet and clean! The neighborhood feels very safe, there is a strong police presence. You always see them driving around and hanging out in public spaces.
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    We've lived here for 4 years now (lived out of state before this). Our neighborhood is quiet and family friendly. There are many school aged children who live in the neighborhood and we have becomes friends with their parents. Our kids go to the public school system here and we have nothing but GREAT things to say about it. It's diverse, welcoming and they do a great job with teaching the children. Our kids love going to school here. We also love Springbrook Nature Center and being so close to NE Minneapolis and Downtown. Overall, I say this is a very good, affordable little town that not many people know about.
    I love the proximity to the cities while still being able to feel like my neighbor isn't right outside my window. Fridley is very well located for just about anything you'd like to do and a short commute into the cities, north, east, or west. Several lakes nearby with beaches as well, always a plus in the summer!