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Champlin, Minnesota

Champlin Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Champlin, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 7, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Champlin at a glance?

Champlin is a north metro city in Hennepin County, home to 23,045 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 23,045 (Census 2024 estimate; -3.6% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $358,700, 9% lower than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $116,102, 19% higher than Hennepin County
  • Homeownership: 88.1% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 28 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 44 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District covers about 100% of the city

Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

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Where can I find Champlin homes for sale?

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Housing market · September 2026

Champlin home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Champlin was $385,000, up 2.7% from the year before, with 312 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$385,000+2.7% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold312past 12 months
  • Days on market36past 12 months
  • Months of supply2end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Champlin market report

Living in

What's it like living in Champlin, MN?

The answer

Champlin is a north metro city, and it's about 28 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 39 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 87.4% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1988, and 88.1% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis28min
Downtown Saint Paul39min
MSP Airport44min
Mall of America42min
University of Minnesota33min
Champlin23,045 residents · Hennepin County

Demographics · Champlin, MN

Who lives in Champlin?

According to the Census Bureau, Champlin's median household income is $116,102, 19% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 41.6, 88.1% of households own their home and 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population23,0458,604 households
Median household income$116,102Hennepin Co. $97,653 · MN $89,062
Median home value$358,700Hennepin Co. $392,900 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,689Hennepin Co. $1,487 · MN $1,280
Homeowners88.1%Hennepin Co. 62.7% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher36.9%Hennepin Co. 54.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age41.6Hennepin Co. 37.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes87.4%Median year built: 1988

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.

Population trend

How fast is Champlin growing?

Champlin's population shrank 3.6% between 2020 and 2024, from 23,913 to 23,045 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Champlin population, 2020–2024
22k23k24k25k2020202120222023202423,855202023,855202123,454202223,154202322,93923,045202423,045

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202023,855
202123,454
202223,154
202322,939
202423,045

School planning

Which schools serve a Champlin address?

  • Anoka-Hennepin Public School Districtabout 100% of the city

Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.

Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)

District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.

Crime data

How can you check reported crime near a home?

Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

By ZIP code

What does Champlin look like by ZIP code?

ZIP 55316 covers most of Champlin.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
55316100%$358,700$116,10288.1%Homes for sale

ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.

Outdoor living

What lakes and water are in Champlin?

Champlin has about 0.6 square miles of water inside city limits. 3 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Champlin; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Hayden Lake

All Twin Cities lake homes

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Champlin?

Champlin residents' average one-way commute is 24.7 minutes (Census ACS). 71.1% drive alone, 1.6% take public transit and 17.9% work from home.

Average commute24.7 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone71.1%of workers
Public transit1.6%of workers
Work from home17.9%of workers

Drive times from Champlin

Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Economy & jobs

Where do Champlin residents work?

The largest share of employed Champlin residents work in education, health care and social assistance (22.9%), followed by manufacturing (18.6%). The unemployment rate averaged 3.6% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries Champlin residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance22.9%
  2. Manufacturing18.6%
  3. Professional, scientific and management services15%
  4. Retail trade10.6%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate7.1%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food5.1%

City comparison

How does Champlin compare to Anoka, Dayton and Osseo?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Champlin, side by side.

MetricChamplinAnokaDaytonOsseo
Population (2024)23,04518,06810,7442,526
Change since 2020-3.6%+0.9%+47.9%-5.9%
Median home value$359K$309K$511K$307K
Median household income$116K$76K$149K$62K
Median gross rent$1,689$1,269$1,651$1,333
Homeowners88.1%56.9%93%44%
Median age41.640.640.247
Average commute24.7 min24.5 min26.8 min21.3 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis28 min33 min33 min23 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a Champlin home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Champlin's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.

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Selling in Champlin

What's required to sell a home in Champlin?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Champlin; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.

Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds

Is Champlin right for you?

Who should buy a home in Champlin?

  • Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
  • Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
  • Check the schools for the address. Anoka-Hennepin Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
  • Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.

Planning a move

What should I verify before moving to Champlin?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Hennepin County.
  • Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
  • The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
  • Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
  • The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.

This weekend's open houses

Can you tour Champlin homes this weekend?

Found a Champlin home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.

Champlin FAQ

What do Champlin buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Champlin?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Champlin at $358,700, 9% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Champlin homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Champlin, MN?

About 23,045 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 3.6% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Champlin?

Anoka-Hennepin Public School District (about 100% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Champlin from downtown Minneapolis?

About 28 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 39 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 24.7 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Champlin a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Champlin has a median household income of $116,102, 88.1% homeownership and a 24.7-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.

What does it cost to rent in Champlin?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,689 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Champlin?

55316 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

What lakes are in Champlin?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Lemans Lake (about 60 acres) and Mill Pond (about 28 acres), based on Census water maps.

How long does it take to close on a home in Champlin?

Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.

Does Champlin require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Champlin. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.

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