Crystal is a fully-developed, first tier suburban community just west of Minneapolis in Hennepin County.

The City offers residents and business owners a small-town community with big-city accessibility. Our mission is to improve and promote the quality of life for all Crystal citizens and provide municipal services in a cost-effective, innovative, professional manner.

The City is committed to redevelopment, updating its infrastructure, and maintaining the vitality and livability of its neighborhoods through proactive code enforcement.

Crystal residents can enjoy the Crystal Cove Aquatic Center during the summer, a spacious Community Center, parks & trails, variety of programs and services for all ages, well-groomed sports fields, the redeveloped Crystal Shopping Center, and the annual Crystal Frolics Celebration.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $203,396

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 21,632. Crystal covers 5.78 square miles. It sits at an evelation of 890 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 55422

Weather

Crystal, MN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 4.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Crystal is 29.41 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.34 Inches.

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