77fit
Downtown West
$2K median rent
Nicollet Mall, office towers, and a crime rate that visitor traffic inflates. Walk scores max; evening quiet depends on the block.
NightlifePlannedWalk 100Safety 16
Minneapolis/Seward
42fit
Seward
Official neighborhood: Seward
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · MPD Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · OSM Sep 2026 · updated Sep 2026
Co-ops, the Midtown Greenway, and a river-adjacent grid south of the University. Progressive without downtown prices.
seward neighborhood
Best in Minneapolis for familiesWalkable MinneapolisUnder $2,500 rent
Why this score
Safety
42
69 violent · 444 property · 62.5 per 1k (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026)-8 vs city set
Schools
36
Rating 7.0 / 10 nearby-13 vs city set
Walk
25
OSM: 7 groceries · 4 cafes · 72 transit · 22 parks+3 vs city set
Cost
100
$986 ACS median vs your rent budget0 vs city set
Vibe
12
OSM: 4 cafes · 13 restaurants · 4 bars · 22 parks-10 vs city set
Commute to work
From Seward, a typical weekday is 11 min to Downtown, 17 min to University, 24 min to Southwest. Not live traffic.
Downtown is the fastest of these three job centers from here.
Downtown
11 min
Nicollet, Target Field · -8 min vs the city-set median · fastest of these three
University
17 min
Dinkytown, East Bank · -8 min vs the city-set median
Southwest
24 min
Uptown and the lakes · +6 min vs the city-set median
Minutes are baked from neighborhood geography to three job centers — not Google, not this hour’s traffic.
Cost of living
ACS median gross rent is $986 across all occupied rental units — studios through large apartments mixed together, not a live 1-bed or 2-bed quote.
That is 20% of median household income — under the 30% HUD cost-burden line. A household at this area’s median income ($59K) could “afford” about $1,465 a month at 30% of gross pay.
67% of households rent. Median home value is $348,829.
ACS median rent
$986
30% income budget
$1,465
Rent / income
20%
Median home
$348,829
HUD treats 30% of gross household income as the cost-burden line. We do not split ACS median rent into 1-bed vs 2-bed — that table is all occupied rental units. Method.
Within a walk
Inside the official neighborhood or within 800 meters of its centroid, OpenStreetMap maps 7 groceries, 4 cafes, 22 parks, and 72 transit stops.
A grocery run on foot is possible; some trips will still need a ride. Parks are close — 22 mapped parks in that radius. Transit is dense (72 stops or stations).
4 cafes and 13 restaurants sit in the same radius.
Counts from OpenStreetMap, 800 m. Not a Walk Score license. Groceries here beat 15 of 19 other areas in this city set.
Population
8,210
Median age
35.8
Median income
$59K
Renters
67%
Bachelor+
47%
Violent / 1k
8.4
Property / 1k
54.1
ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024) · 3 census tracts · MPD Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · OSM 2026-09-01
Planned
Crime is MPD Part I reports per 1,000 ACS residents — not a judgment of who lives here. Home and rent figures are ACS medians, not live MLS. Read the method.
On the ground
What it is like to live here, beyond the scores.
Co-ops, the Midtown Greenway, and a river-adjacent grid south of the University. Mpls With Love notes Somali and Oromo neighbors, UMN grad students, and a co-op ethos that can feel insular. Progressive without downtown prices. The Mississippi gorge is the trail.
Commercial options are limited; you will bike to Eat Street or hit the co-op again. Weight vibe and cost. If the co-op is a plus, stay. If you wanted a village street like Linden Hills, you will be restless.
Compiled from Zillow neighborhood guides, 5280 Magazine, Chicago and San Francisco resident guides, Mpls With Love, Eastside LA reporting, and local coverage, 2025–2026. Editorial — not part of the fit score.
Common questions
Answers from the same ACS, crime, and OSM figures on this page.
Is Seward safe?
On this map Seward has a higher Part I rate than most Minneapolis neighborhoods in the set (safety 42 vs city 50). MPD logged 8.4 violent and 54.1 property incidents per 1,000 ACS residents — 62.5 combined. Rates mix residents and visitors. They are not a judgment of who lives here.
What is rent in Seward?
ACS median rent is $986. Median home value is $348,829. About 67% of households rent. These are survey medians, not this week's listings.
Is Seward walkable?
Walk scores 25 here vs 22 for the Minneapolis set — you will likely drive or ride for daily errands. OpenStreetMap counts within 800 meters: 7 groceries, 4 cafes, 72 transit stops, 22 parks.
Is Seward good for families?
Family fit depends on the school rating and how much quiet you want. Nearby school rating is 7.0 / 10. Median age is 35.8.
How long is the commute from Seward?
Typical weekday minutes to Downtown: 11. Not live traffic. Open the neighborhood page for the other job centers in Minneapolis.
How many people live in Seward?
About 8,210 residents, median income $59K, 47% with a bachelor's or higher. ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024) · MPD Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · OSM.
What neighborhoods are next to Seward?
Closest on this map: Downtown West, Powderhorn Park, Lowry Hill East. Compare Seward vs Downtown West if you are deciding between two official neighborhoods.
Next door
Adjacent on the neighborhood map, ranked with your weights.
Seward vs Downtown WestSeward vs Powderhorn ParkSeward vs Lowry Hill East
65fit
Loring Park
$1K median rent
The park is the living room; downtown is a walk. Apartment density without the warehouse look of the North Loop.
WaterfrontWalk 54Safety 53
45fit
Whittier
$1K median rent
Eat Street on Nicollet and a mix of old apartments. Denser and more restless than the Wedge.
NightlifeWalk 27Safety 47
37fit
Lowry Hill East
$1K median rent
The Wedge is the search term; Lowry Hill East is the official polygon. Hennepin bars on one edge, quieter streets on the other. Part of what people call Uptown.
NightlifeWalk 22Safety 0
35fit
Powderhorn Park
$1K median rent
The park is a bowl; the streets around it are still mixed. Safety scores tell you to weight it honestly.
Walk 23Safety 26