Crystal is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,698.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.2 km2 (5.9 mi2). 15.0 km2 (5.8 mi2) of it is land and 0.2 km2 (0.1 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 1.53% water.
Crystal has been awarded the "Minnesota Star City" designation for economic development.