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Downtown West
  • Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Report Card

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

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Downtown West is a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota with a population of 1,543. Downtown West is in Hennepin County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Downtown West offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Downtown West there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Downtown West and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Downtown West are above average.

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About Downtown West...
Population
1,543

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$234,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,202
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    83%
  • Own
    17%
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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
    2,136.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    2,800.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,154.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    26,403.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    794
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$59,033
National
$69,021
Families with Children
5%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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