Mankato Real EstateWhether you are visiting Mankato for business or pleasure, or are relocating to this part of Minnesota, you'll find it easy to see why the area is so popular. Bizjournal voted Mankato the 16th best micropolitan place to live in 2006 and in 2005, America's Promise voted Mankato as one of the top 100 places for young people to live.And Demographics Daily recently designated Mankato as a "dreamtown" meaning the city excels in several areas - health care, schools, general cost of living and availability of employment. Mankato is particularly proud of its excellent educational facilities; the city is home to the Minnesota State University. Housing is affordable and plentiful in Mankato and the city has taken the trouble to revitalize some older residential neighborhoods. There's a wide range of homes on offer ranging from starter homes to older properties to luxury estates near the lakes. The average house price in Mankato is around $185,000. The Mankato Convention and Visitors Bureau points out that the city is only an hour away from Minneapolis-St Paul - but why would anyone want to go there? Mankato offers a thriving downtown area, with antique and specialty shops, and a wide selection of dining options ranging from family restaurants to fine dining. Mankato is also justifiably proud of its cultural offerings. The Carnegie Art Center is the largest such facility in this part of the state; the city also boasts its own symphony orchestra and ballet company. Several annual events also appeal to both visitors and residents alike, including a history festival, an Indian Powwow and an international festival. The great outdoors is never far away in Mankato. Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes and several parks and lakes are within easy reach. Particularly beautiful is Minneopa state park which contains the only major waterfall in this part of the state. And the city is justifiably proud of its system of trails which wind through the suburbs and surrounding countryside. Mankato might be the "big city" of southern Minnesota, but you will find that Mankato is really an overgrown small town, with the spirit and spunk to match. This little-big town boasts a population of over 32,000 as of the 2000 census, and a great economy to attract people from all of the surrounding communities. Southern Minnesota boasts plenty of small towns and wonderful little communities that offer a hometown spirit and plenty of friendly neighbors and community activities to give you the hometown feel. Mankato is a bigger version of this small town mentality, with plenty of little neighborhoods full of community spirit and small town spunk as well as a great pride in their little city. Mankato has all of the amenities to service the nearby communities and to provide for the entertainment and the needs of both these surrounding towns and her permanent residents. You might not want to live in a city because of the pollution and noise hassles that often go along with them, but Mankato is a small enough city to truly offer up the benefits of city life for the taking without any of the hassles of big city life. Mankato is a little city with plenty to recommend it, and has a rich and fascinating history to explore for those with an interest. There are plenty of activities within the city itself, and lots of beautiful surrounding land for camping and outdoor activities of any kind for those who are seeking an enjoyment of the great outdoors. For any kind of person with any kind of lifestyle desire, Mankato is a wonderful place to call home. |
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