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Slightly run down, but full of life this neighborhood is on the rise. It’s definitely bustling and full of activity. Not the cleanest part of town and sometimes a little sketchy, but the people that do live here, and have for sometime, are loyal residents dedicated to keeping their neighborhood safe and vibrant. This is a true urban neighborhood that doesn’t try to be something it’s not.
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A variety of individuals—from young students to families. Demographics are also across the board. Many causations, African Americans and Latinos.
There are a few neighborhood bars, but no clubs or ‘party’ spots. People who want to dance and party head downtown or to Uptown.
Rent will definitely be affordable, but it’s affordable for a reason. Often homes or buildings are run down or not safe. There are a lot of fixer-uppers, and dealing with landlords may be a problem. You will need to do your homework to live here! Single women may not feel super safe in this neighborhood.
Parking will be relatively easy as the streets are not super congested.
Traffic is also low congested. There are also several buses close by getting you all over the Twin Cities.
As mention above, there are a lot of fixer-uppers in this neighborhood, and dealing with landlords may be a problem. So it is best to do your homework before signing a lease. Visit the neighborhood. Single women may not feel super safe in this neighborhood.
Pets are often welcome in this neighborhood and some places allow dogs, these places though are not the prettiest places. Powderhorn Park is also very close by and it’s a pretty park ideal for walking Fido!
In the summer Powderhorn Park hosts a very fun art fair, and other family events. There are also a few museums nearby and the neighborhood is also very close to other fun neighborhoods.
The neighborhood has a few key grocers and banks, and a YWCA. There are also several small shops offering numerous conveniences.
There are definitely public schools in the neighborhood. There are also some community centers. Raising a family here may not be the safest, but it will be affordable and convenient to all of the Twin Cities.






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