New Hope, Minnesota
New Hope is a city of 21,181 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, founded in 1936.
Why visit New Hope
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 58 parks and trails, 60 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include New Hope Cinema Grill, Elision Playhouse, Lawrence A. and Mary Fournier House and Robbinsdale Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 7°F, and about 54 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New Hope
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Hope
New Hope is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States and a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis. The population was 21,986 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Hope, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
New Hope Cinema Grill
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
2749 Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope
Museums and landmarks12
Lawrence A. and Mary Fournier House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in Minneapolis, United States of America
Robbinsdale Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Branch library of the Hennepin County Library system in Robbinsdale, Minnesota
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Golden Valley History Museum
Museum · 3.4 mi
Museum in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds58
Graeser Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, United States of America
Medley Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Softball, Tennis, Pickleball, Skate Rink, Warming House, Playground.
New Hope Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
4949 Louisiana Avenue North, New Hope
46 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes60
China Star
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
6276B
Tu-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:30
Gion Vietnamese Restaurant
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 1.1 mi
Mo-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa 10:30-19:00; Su off
Pocket Square Cocktail Lounge & Distillery
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
48 more on the map.
History
New Hope was originally a farming community called Hope in Crystal Lake Township. In 1936, rural residents of the township broke away and formed their own township, choosing the name New Hope. The area, originally part of the Crystal Lake Township, experienced significant growth and development following World War II, transforming the rural farmland into a suburban community. In 1953, the residents of the western part of Crystal Lake Township sought independence and municipal services, leading to New Hope's incorporation as a village. By 1974, New Hope had achieved city status, reflecting its expanding population and urbanization.
From the History section of New Hope, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship16
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.2 mi
2801 Douglas Drive North, Crystal
Cambodian Nazarene Church
Church · Nazarene · 1.2 mi
6421 45th Avenue North, Crystal
Church of the Epiphany
Church · Episcopal · 1.0 mi
4900 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth
Evergreen Church - New Hope
Church · Nondenominational · 1.4 mi
3351 Independence Avenue North, New Hope
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church WELS
Church · Lutheran · 0.4 mi
4240 Gettysburg Avenue North, New Hope
New Hope Church - Extended Campus
Church · Evangelical Free · 0.4 mi
4741 Zealand Avenue North, New Hope
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries62
4126 - Prairie Seeds Academy - Is
School · 2.2 mi
6200 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park
Healthcare8
Crystal Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
5700 Bottineau Boulevard, Crystal
Crystal Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
5700 Bottineau Boulevard, Crystal
North Memorial Clinic - New Hope
Clinic and pharmacy
8100 42nd Avenue North, New Hope
Northwest Family Clinics
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
5700 Bottineau Boulevard, Crystal
Map of New Hope
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.9 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.0 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 9.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 5.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.4 in | 12.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Hope (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hennepin County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crystal Airport (MIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Crystal 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Golden Valley 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Maple Grove 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Columbia Heights 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Fridley 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Minneapolis 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Minnetonka 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Hopkins 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New Hope Minnesota Home Holiday Lights (31814199660), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- New Hope City Hall, Widgetkid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wells Fargo, New Hope MN (6890379188), m01229, CC BY 2.0
- Congressman Ellison with New Hope Mayor Martin Opem Sr. (1478699274), Keith Ellison from Minneapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Frattallone's Ace Hardware, New Hope MN, 2008, Chad Davis, CC BY 2.0
- City of New Hope, Minnesota - Water Tower (37126742541), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fournier House 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robbinsdale Library 002, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Golden Valley Historical Society, Side View (cropped), MidwestMoss, CC0
- Cooper High School, Widgetkid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The sunset of autumn, Alex N, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 13-365- My Bath & Body Works candle OBSESSION (8378396028), m01229 from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Buster Bar from the Dairy Queen, m01229, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1994 Christmas - Love that 5 foot 10 pack shareware! (20748917979), m01229, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rockford Road Library, Paul2520, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockford Road Library 2021, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mint Chocolate Chips (8289995566), m01229, CC BY 2.0
- Target's Halloween display - scary skeleton decorations!, m01229, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Two Peanut Buster Parfaits from Dairy Queen, m01229, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Omlette at Perkins (10825093806), m01229 from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Lives Matter protest in support of Tania Harris (16564016923), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Lives Matter protest in support of Tania Harris (17156680626), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Lives Matter march for Tania Harris (16975134277), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Lives Matter protest outside North Memorial Hospital (17186111652), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Waiting until the family has seen Tania Harris (17182072041), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Lives Matter protest in support of Tania Harris (16976804437), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Lives Matter protest in support of Tania Harris (17158301746), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Lives Matter march for Tania Harris (16998064079), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Armstrong High School Main Entrance, Widgetkid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Black Lives Matter (16996466930), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Lives Matter march for Tania Harris (16996732460), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Lives Matter march for Tania Harris (16561820274), Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0
- I Got Your Back. A couple of ducks (or geese?) enjoying their evening swim at sunset, Naveen Elangovan, CC BY 3.0
- Graeser Park Rock Garden, Elkman, CC BY 4.0
- Association of Free Lutheran Congregations -- Bible School + Theological Seminary, Paul2520, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Graeser Park Picnic Table, Elkman, CC BY 4.0
- Graeser Park Picnic Table Spring, Elkman, CC BY 4.0
- Graeser Park Beehive Grill Spring, Elkman, CC BY 4.0
- Graeser Park Beehive Grill, Elkman, CC BY 4.0
- Graeser Park Rock Garden Spring, Elkman, CC BY 4.0
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