Victory

Located a few miles north of downtown, Victory residents have the luxury of being within close distance to both Hwy 100 and I-94, which is useful since most in the area rely on their own personal vehicles. Since it is a little out of the way of the central communities, the properties in Victory are relatively cheap with the streets mostly lined with apartments, small bungalows and Tudor houses that were built during the 1920's and 1930's. Those who scenic routes would be content to live here since Victory Memorial Parkway runs through, continuing the extensive Minneapolis Grans Rounds Scenic Byway, a pathway that is noted for its tree-lined backdrop.

Victory's population is mostly consisted of single professionals with a small cluster of families and retried individuals. There are several spots to eat and shop, but the pride behind this neighborhood is the outdoor recreation. With both Victory Park and Porter Field nearby, along with Ryan Lake being restored, residents have plenty to do to stay active. Victory also reflects a history of industrialism with some former manufacturer spots still standing and a series of railroad tracks laying in the northeastern corner. Any individual that is looking for an active residential setting that is taken down a notch will have their expectations met in Victory.

This area is probably one of the best values in the Minneapolis area. Two streets over from the beautiful Victory Memorial Parkway one has access to a couple of different city parks and recreational areas. The houses in this area is solid and well designed from the 40s or earlier. Unlike many newer residential areas where all the houses look exactly the same, the houses on this street are full of character and personality. The neighbors are all very polite and friendly and there is a good vibe amongst the residents. One of the downsides to this neighborhood is the crime in the area. About three or four streets down Vincent Ave, things start to get a little dicey. The home values drop and things just look a little more run down. Some of that spills over into this neighborhood. We have had our cars broken into several times, and so have all of the neighbors. There hasn't been any violent crime that I know of, but just low level stuff like car break ins. Even with thatsaid though, I would still recommend this neighborhood.