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Fridley, MN Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Kennedy W.

Is Fridley a good place to live?

Hey, Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $277,100 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still m...

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Axel Hernandez

Housing in Fridley compared to Minneapolis

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $277,100, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Fridley sits at 316.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $79,274 in Fridley. The unemployme...

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sunny_hunter61

Considering Fridley vs Memphis -help me decide

I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $277,100 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience?

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Silas Kelly

Moving to Fridley for work -advice?

We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $79,274 in Fridley. With a population of 29,944, Fridley is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly,...

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Silas Kelly

Anyone regret moving to Fridley?

Hey everyone, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Samantha W.

Affordable areas near Fridley?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2007. Median household income is $79,274, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $277,100 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friend...

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Silas Kelly

Anyone work in healthcare in Fridley?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $79,274 in Fridley. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,270 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Fridley sits at 316.5 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used t...

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Mateo Ruiz

Working in Fridley -salaries realistic?

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 29,944 people. Rent is about $1,270/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new de...

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Samantha W.

Honest thoughts on life in Fridley

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $79,274 in Fridley. Homes are going for about $277,100 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think?

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Axel Hernandez

Day-to-day life in Fridley, MN

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 29,944, Fridley is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,944 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Mateo Ruiz

Rent vs buy in Fridley -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $79,274 in Fridley. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Josiah N.

Best kept secrets of Fridley, MN

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Fridley sits at 316.5 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,944 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect,...

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Natalie Mitchell

Anyone regret moving to Fridley?

First post here. We have two kids and Median household income is $79,274, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,944 people. Homes are going for about $277,100 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you...

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Natalie Mitchell

What's it really like living in Fridley?

Hey, Homes are going for about $277,100 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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sunny_hunter61

Best companies to work for in Fridley?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Fridley sits at 316.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,270 for rent here. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyon...

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Natalie Mitchell

Starting a business in Fridley?

So, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has any...

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