Midtown Phillips

Midtown Phillips, just south of downtown Minneapolis, is a place of diversity. People of dozens of different ethnic groups live and work here, and the local shops further illuminate this eclectic community. The dining and shopping options are endless with residents and visitors alike being taken to different parts of the world with each new spot they spot they step into. The various styles of architecture make the streets of Midtown Phillips visually stimulating. While most Minneapolis neighborhoods have areas for just businesses or just residential spaces, these avenues are shared between both homes and shops.

Those living in Midtown Phillips are close to top notch healthcare with two local hospitals; the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and Abbott Northwestern Hospital. The crime rate in the areas surroundings these health facilities is rather high, so it is advised that no one walks out alone at night. Housing in this neighborhood is cheap, with both mortgage and rental prices suitable for those with low to moderate incomes. The majority of properties are apartments that coexist with local businesses, as well as a few single family houses built before World War II. Midtown Phillips is a hot spot for young singles looking to add some culture into their lives, but families would do better to look for safer and more spacious communities.

The Midtown Phillips neighborhood of south Minneapolis is an extremely diverse community. Many, many different racial and ethnic groups are represented in the Midtown Phillips neighborhood, and the shops, businesses, and cafes are all clues to those various groups of people. It is also a neighborhood that is a combination of residential, commercial, and industry centers, adding to unique feel of the neighborhood.
On one end you can travel to the famous and wonderfully staffed Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and on the other you can find some dilapidated buildings near a pawn shop. When I have visited the Abbott campus I have been advised to never walk alone at night, and preferably have an escort during the day. The crime rate is above average, and it is not the type of neighborhood in which I personally feel safe when I am alone. The people in general are friendly, though, and I really enjoy the varieties of unique stores and shops selling everything from leather hats to international sweets.
Residents of Midtown Phillips live most often in older homes of various architectural styles, and there are many rental units throughout the community. The transit system runs through the neighborhood, making it easy to reach other parts of Minneapolis quickly.