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Minnehaha Creek and wooded homes in the Lynnhurst neighborhood of Minneapolis

Lynnhurst

Historic homes between lake and creek.

Welcome to Lynnhurst

Lynnhurst extends from West 46th Street and East Lake Harriet Parkway to West 54th Street, between Penn and Lyndale avenues. Lake Harriet forms part of its northern boundary, while Minnehaha Creek passes through the neighborhood.

Most of Lynnhurst’s housing was constructed before 1940. Its residential streets include bungalows, Arts and Crafts homes, Prairie-style houses, Colonials, Tudors, and other period-revival architecture. The locally designated Lynnhurst Residential Historic District preserves a distinctive group of early homes on Dupont, Emerson, and Fremont avenues.

Living in Lynnhurst

Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Creek provide convenient access to parkways, walking and biking trails, natural areas, and year-round recreation. Lynnhurst Park adds athletic fields, courts, a playground, wading pool, skating facilities, and a recreation center.

Independent restaurants, coffee shops, retail businesses, and neighborhood services are located around several smaller commercial nodes, including areas near Bryant, Penn, and Lyndale avenues.

Home values can vary based on architectural character, condition, renovations, lot size, parking, and proximity to Lake Harriet, Minnehaha Creek, or neighborhood commercial areas. Historic-district location and larger lots can further distinguish individual properties.

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Current Lynnhurst homes for sale are displayed below. To compare established neighborhoods near the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, visit the Minneapolis Neighborhood Guide.

For additional insight into housing, lifestyle, and long-term demand across the city, explore the Best Minneapolis Neighborhoods for Long-Term Value.

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Overview for Lynnhurst, MN

6,444 people live in Lynnhurst, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $97,475. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,444

Total Population

45 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$97,475

Average individual Income

Around Lynnhurst, MN

There's plenty to do around Lynnhurst, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
80
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
44
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nelson Dwight A & Mavis S.

Name Category Distance Reviews
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Dining 0.65 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lynnhurst, MN

Population Households Employment

Lynnhurst has 2,475 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lynnhurst do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,444 people call Lynnhurst home. The population density is 7,790 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,444

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45 years

Median Age

51 / 49%

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  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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2,475

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$97,475

Average individual Income

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Schools in Lynnhurst, MN

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Areas of Expertise

The most iconic neighborhoods in the region, each offering unique charm, luxury living, and access to the best.

  • Bredesen Park
  • Concord
  • Chowen Park
  • Cahill
  • 50th & France
  • Braemar Hills
  • Birchcrest
  • Brookview Heights
  • Two-story white-sided house with green shutters, brick accents, and a columned entrance.

    Explore Bredesen Park

    A beautiful wildlife and nature area with trails.

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  • Gabled house at dusk, warmly lit with manicured shrubs and a broad front lawn.

    Explore Concord

    Located adjacent to the mega school campus.

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  • Two-story house at dusk with steep gabled roofs, glowing windows, and a landscaped front lawn.

    Explore Chowen Park

    A collection of homes bordering Minnehaha Creek.

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  • Detached homes with columned porches and flower beds line a sunny residential street.

    Explore Cahill

    Runs along Lewis Ridge Park.

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  • 50th & France streetscape with Barrio and Salut restaurant patios and an Edina Art Fair banner.

    Explore 50th & France

    Some of the best boutique shopping, restaurants, and retail services.

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  • A sunlit golf course with rolling greens, sand bunkers, and wooded hills.

    Explore Braemar Hills

    Most of the neighborhood life focuses on the game of golf.

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  • Single-story brick home with an attached garage and broad sloping lawn.

    Explore Birchcrest

    Almost all rambler style homes.

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  • Covered wooden deck overlooking a landscaped garden and pond, with orange lounge chairs on the lawn.

    Explore Brookview Heights

    Great neighborhood just west of highway 100.

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