There are many up and coming cities in the Minneapolis metro area and outstate regions, one of these communities that is of interest to many new home buyers is St. Michael, Minnesota. St. Michael provides the feel of a close knit, smaller community but is well within reach of Minneapolis (30 miles) and the connecting suburbs. Here are some of the important things that people who are looking for a new home builder in St. Michael need to know.
City Stats*
Population: 9,099 (year 2000, estimated around 15,000 currently)
County: Wright County
Median Age: 31.4 (Wright County)
Median Household Income: $77,330
Median House/Condo Value: $255,000
Real Estate Property Taxes: $1,664 (year 2000)
*Retrieved from city-data.com
Economic Development
The City's Economic Development Authority (EDA) promotes the retention and expansion of existing businesses while attracting new businesses to the community in order to promote a diversified tax base, job opportunities, and convenient shopping for residents. The seven-member EDA consists of two Council representatives and five residents appointed by the Council.
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in St. Michael offer a place where residents can enjoy family life in spacious backyards and enjoy miles of hiking, walking and biking trails. This is a community where families care for their homes, their community, and each other. There are many great neighborhoods in the area designed by Minnesota new home builders Hans Hagen Homes, Ryland Homes, Rottlund Homes and Liberty Homes.
Shopping
Residents of St. Michael are just minutes away from distinctive shopping and impressive savings at the Albertville Premium Outlets. This destination shopping area features a complete spectrum of national brand outlet stores for designer fashion and sportswear, kids' clothes, food, house wares, home furnishings and more.
Parks and Recreation
St. Michael has a great park and trail system designed to take advantage of the area's natural resources and provide a wide range of recreational activities for people of all ages and interests.
The City works collaboratively with the City of Albertville and ISD #885 to provide recreational activites for the entire community through the Family Youth Community Connections (FYCC). FYCC organizes activities and programs throughout the year, including Reading in the Park, Arts in the Park, Plays, Father/Daughter Dances, etc.
St. Michael is fortunate to have a number of regional parks that provide a wide range of activities and valuable open space.
o Pelican Lake Waterfowl Refuge
o Beebe Lake County Park (Wright County Parks)
o 2,600-acre Crow-Hassan Park Reserve (Three Rivers Park District)
Library of St. Michael
The Roy Simms Community Library is a fully accessible library in the Colonial Mall (same building as Subway and Mr. Movies), in downtown St. Michael.
The library is part of the Great River Regional Library system, which has 31 locations throughout the service area. The GRRL has more than 700,000 items, which include books, music cassettes, compact disks, books on tape, videotapes, and periodicals that can be accessed by patrons.
Senior Center
Programs are offered on varied activities, trips, health, education and recreation. The Center is a place for seniors to meet others, gather for fun and information. There are no membership fees. The Center is a joint program of the City of St. Michael and Senior Community Services. The programming is done by staff of Senior Community Services, which is a United Way Agency. Volunteers are needed to assist with programs and monetary donations are always appreciated.
There is a lot to do in St. Michael; there are great restaurants, plenty of shopping, low crime, good schools and most importantly a close, friendly community that will welcome any newcomers.
Jason Beack is the Marketing Coordinator for Hans Hagen Homes, a Minnesota custom home builder and Minneapolis new home community company. Hans Hagen Homes has new communities in St. Peter, Blaine, and Cologne, Minnesota as well as Hudson, Wisconsin. To learn more about St. Michael, Minnesota and Hans Hagen Homes visit hanshagenhomes.com/Neighborhoods/HomeSelection.aspx?id=stmichael hanshagenhomes.com/Neighborhoods/HomeSelection.aspx?id=stmichael
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