Minneapolis/Compare
Marcy-Holmes vs Prospect Park
Marcy-Holmes and Prospect Park are official neighborhoods in Minneapolis. Prospect Park leads safety (68 vs 58). Marcy-Holmes leads walk. Marcy-Holmes has the lower ACS median rent ($1,288).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · MPD Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · OSM Sep 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Marcy-Holmes | Prospect Park |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 58 | 68 |
| Schools | 36 | 54 |
| Walk | 22 | 16 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 32 | 16 |
| Median rent | $1,288 | $1,407 |
| Median home | $363,570 | $528,136 |
| Population | 15,393 | 8,619 |
| Commute to Downtown | 15 min | 17 min |
| Commute to University | 6 min | 11 min |
| Commute to Southwest | 36 min | 34 min |
Marcy-Holmes
Dinkytown is the search term; Marcy Holmes is the official neighborhood. Students, the river, and a short walk to campus.
$1,288 median rent · safety 58 · walk 22
Prospect Park
The Witch's Hat tower and a pocket of houses east of campus. Official name is Prospect Park - East River Road.
$1,407 median rent · safety 68 · walk 16
Scores are relative among official Minneapolis neighborhoods with the same editorial weights. Read the method.