Crystal Minnesota Map

About Crystal, Minnesota

Crystal is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 22,476. The population density is 1513.9 people per km². Crystal is located at 45.0327°N, 93.3602°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55422.

Crystal unfurls itself across a terrain marked by the gentle swells and subtle depressions left by ancient glaciers, a landscape now softened by the persistent green of manicured lawns and the scattered elegance of mature oak and maple trees. It lies 3.3 miles south-south-west of Brooklyn Center, MN (from Brooklyn Center, MN: bearing 204°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-west of Minneapolis. The air here, especially as the long summer days begin to yield to twilight, often carries the faint, sweet scent of cut grass and the distant hum of lawnmowers, a sound that forms a kind of peaceful punctuation to the evening. Streets curve with a meandering grace, embracing modest homes whose porches, in the warmer months, become stages for quiet conversations and the slow unfolding of neighborhood life. This is a place where the sky feels broad, a vast canvas that shifts from the pale blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, casting a warm, ephemeral glow on everything it touches. The story of Crystal is deeply entwined with the growth of the broader Minneapolis metropolitan area, a narrative of suburban expansion that began in earnest after World War II, transforming agricultural fields into the residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors that define it today. Its economy, while diverse, has historically found strength in its proximity to larger employment centers, with many of its residents commuting to jobs in nearby cities. Yet, Crystal itself fosters a vibrant local business scene, from the cheerful clutter of its hardware stores to the enticing aromas wafting from its family-owned restaurants, contributing to a palpable sense of self-sufficiency. Significant public spaces, like the expansive parks and the shimmering waters of nearby lakes, serve as vital lungs for the community, offering year-round opportunities for recreation and quiet contemplation, a constant reminder of the natural beauty that underpins the man-made.

About This Crystal Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crystal, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.032742, -93.360229. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Crystal and Hennepin County.

Detailed location data for Crystal includes the ZIP code (55427), telephone area code (763), county seat of Hennepin County (Minneapolis), and school district assignment (Robbinsdale Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Crystal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.