Crystal, MN town hall & government
Crystal spent $28.3 million in the year to December 31, 2023, about $1,247 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Crystal's government.
Where Crystal's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 38%
- From the state 18%
- Utility sales 13%
- Fees & charges 12%
- Interest, fines & other 10%
- From the federal government 7%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Crystal
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Robbinsdale Public School District
Crystal's K–12 school district, shared with New Hope, Robbinsdale and Golden Valley. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Minnesota districts overall: 30% local, 62% state, 8% federal
- Local 34%
- State 59%
- Federal 7%
Of the $19,434 per pupil, $11,341 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Crystal kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Crystal pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Crystal's government
Who represents Crystal
Crystal is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Ilhan Omar. Tim Walz is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.