central Minneapolis (crime, houses, neighborhood)

[saveferris]

We are looking to buy a house off of 34th and 5th. I know this area is iffy. But was wondering how this area is?
Its been a few years since ive lived in the city.

Ive got two smaller children.

[dravogadro]

You might want to post in the edemocracy forums of Powderhorn or Philips to get a better estimate of the block from neighbors. There is a very neat building a few blocks south with a bunch of artist studios so I've biked through there late at night. My only thoughts were 'my it is surprisingly quiet for being so close to 35W and Lake St.'

[Beenhere4ever]

Third Precinct is one of the worst in the city. You can find crime maps at the government site.
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/www/gro...s1p-099407.pdf

I think if your budget allows, settle somewhere else. 2nd precinct, NE Minneapolis is still safer.

[Mason3000]

As a kid I lived in this neighborhood (32nd St & 3rd Ave). As an adult with 3 kids there's NO WAY I'd live there. I've been tempted by a couple nice old houses, close to Powderhorn park, etc. But the school options are brutal, crime is bad, just nothing redeeming about it imo & I'm a city guy.

* The "Central" neighborhood would be wise to choose a new name for itself imo. "West Powderhorn" or "Midtown" would sound soooooo much better than "Central".