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Living in Central Minneapolis

Central is the 24th most walkable neighborhood in Minneapolis with 8,301 residents.

Central has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Bryant, Lyndale, Powderhorn Park, Phillips, Bancroft, Regina and Kingfield.

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81 Walk Score of Central, Minneapolis, MN

Central is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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4 Av S & 34 St E

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BLUE OX COFFEE COMPANY

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Central Minneapolis.

Central is the 24th most walkable neighborhood in Minneapolis with a Walk Score of 81.

Find apartments in Minneapolis's most walkable neighborhoods: Lyn Lake, Downtown West and Lowry Hill East.

Central Minneapolis Apartments for Rent

Central Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Central to other Minneapolis neighborhoods.

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Population

22 Powderhorn Park 82 54 92 8,638
23 Dinkytown 81 67 96 4,364
24 Central 81 56 93 8,301
25 Seward 80 58 99 7,344
26 St. Anthony East 80 57 98 2,036

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 75 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Central.

People in Central can walk to an average of 3 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for 4 Av S & 34 St E#central Great view of Downtown Minneapolis from the neighborhood

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on 4 Av S & 34 St E

56 Transit Score of Central, Minneapolis, MN

Central has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Central Minneapolis apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Central has good public transportation and about 7 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Central on public transit.

93 Bike Score of Central, Minneapolis, MN

Central is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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Photo of Green Central Park Elementary School in Central, Minneapolis

Green Central Park Elementary School

Photo of Green Central Park Elementary School in Central, Minneapolis

Green Central Park Elementary School

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Toni's Market

Photo of 4 Av S & 34 St E in Central, Minneapolis

4 Av S & 34 St E

Photo of 4 Av S & 34 St E in Central, Minneapolis

4 Av S & 34 St E

Photo of 4 Av S & 34 St E in Central, Minneapolis

4 Av S & 34 St E

thumbnail for BLUE OX COFFEE COMPANYThis comfy and welcoming coffee shop serves perfect espressos made from fair trade beans. Tip: Blue Ox. Paul Bunyan. Make sure you wear a flannel. #sidewalkcafe Photo: Blue Ox Coffee Company

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on BLUE OX COFFEE COMPANY

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Chicago Av S & 35 St E

Photo of I-35W at Lake Street Station E side in Central, Minneapolis

I-35W at Lake Street Station E side

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Webb's Barbershop Minneapolis

Photo of 4 Av S & 35 St E in Central, Minneapolis

4 Av S & 35 St E

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