Crystal is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, about from downtown Minneapolis. The population was 23,330 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 100 and County Road 81 are two of Crystal's main routes.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water.
City routes include Douglas Drive North, 36th Avenue North, 42nd Avenue North, and Bass Lake Road.
Crystal Airport, a small general aviation field, is within the city limits.
The city is bordered on the north by Brooklyn Park, on the northeast by Brooklyn Center, on the east by Robbinsdale, on the south by Golden Valley, and on the west by New Hope.
Crystal has over 240 acres of parks and open spaces. It oversees 26 parks, with amenities such as ball fields, courts, playgrounds, trails, and activity areas. The Crystal Community Center has an outdoor aquatic center, a skate park, and a Little League Baseball complex.
Crystal has been awarded the "Minnesota Star City" designation for economic development.