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Dellwood, Minnesota

Dellwood Real Estate

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

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

Key takeaways

What should you know about Dellwood at a glance?

Dellwood is a east metro city in Washington County, home to 1,147 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 1,147 (Census 2024 estimate; -2% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $873,600, 107% higher than the Washington County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $225,000, 95% higher than Washington County
  • Homeownership: 96.6% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 34 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 37 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Mahtomedi 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 Dellwood homes for sale?

The newest Dellwood listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.

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Housing market · September 2026

Dellwood home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Dellwood was $800,000, down 12.5% from the year before, with 16 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$800,000−12.5% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold16past 12 months
  • Days on market82past 12 months
  • Months of supply1.7end of September 2026

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

Living in

What's it like living in Dellwood, MN?

The answer

Dellwood is a east metro city, and it's about 34 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 26 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 100% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1981, and 96.6% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis34min
Downtown Saint Paul26min
MSP Airport37min
Mall of America41min
University of Minnesota31min
Dellwood1,147 residents · Washington County

Demographics · Dellwood, MN

Who lives in Dellwood?

According to the Census Bureau, Dellwood's median household income is $225,000, 95% higher than the Washington County median (Washington County: $115,345). The median age is 44.5, 96.6% of households own their home and 66.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population1,147388 households
Median household income$225,000Washington Co. $115,345 · MN $89,062
Median home value$873,600Washington Co. $422,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent—Washington Co. $1,710 · MN $1,280
Homeowners96.6%Washington Co. 81.3% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher66.9%Washington Co. 49.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age44.5Washington Co. 39.8 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes100%Median year built: 1981

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. Dellwood is small, so these survey figures rest on few responses and can have wide margins of error.

Population trend

How fast is Dellwood growing?

Dellwood's population shrank 2% between 2020 and 2024, from 1,171 to 1,147 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Dellwood population, 2020–2024
1.1k1.1k1.2k1.2k202020212022202320241,17020201,17020211,16920221,16320231,1531,14720241,147

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
20201,170
20211,169
20221,163
20231,153
20241,147

School planning

Which schools serve a Dellwood address?

  • Mahtomedi 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 Dellwood look like by ZIP code?

ZIP 55110 covers most of Dellwood.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5511099%$360,500$101,29679%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 Dellwood?

Dellwood has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. 4 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Dellwood; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on White Bear Lake

All Twin Cities lake homes

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Dellwood?

Dellwood residents' average one-way commute is 26 minutes (Census ACS). 67.3% drive alone, 0.4% take public transit and 24.8% work from home.

Average commute26 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone67.3%of workers
Public transit0.4%of workers
Work from home24.8%of workers

Drive times from Dellwood

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

Economy & jobs

Where do Dellwood residents work?

The largest share of employed Dellwood residents work in finance, insurance and real estate (16%), followed by retail trade (15.8%). The unemployment rate averaged 0.9% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

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

Industries Dellwood residents work in
  1. Finance, insurance and real estate16%
  2. Retail trade15.8%
  3. Education, health care and social assistance15.8%
  4. Professional, scientific and management services15.3%
  5. Manufacturing13.2%
  6. Construction6.9%

City comparison

How does Dellwood compare to Grant, Willernie and White Bear Lake?

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

MetricDellwoodGrantWillernieWhite Bear Lake
Population (2024)1,1473,94251223,479
Change since 2020-2%-0.5%-1.5%-5.6%
Median home value$874K$683K$331K$332K
Median household income$225K$151K$86K$84K
Median gross rent—$2,195$1,322$1,601
Homeowners96.6%94.9%70.1%67.8%
Median age44.540.137.741.9
Average commute26 min24.6 min26 min22 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis34 min38 min31 min27 min

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

Cost of ownership

What will a Dellwood home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Dellwood'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 Dellwood

What's required to sell a home in Dellwood?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Dellwood; 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 Dellwood right for you?

Who should buy a home in Dellwood?

  • 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. Mahtomedi 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 Dellwood?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Washington 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 Dellwood homes this weekend?

Found a Dellwood 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.

Dellwood FAQ

What do Dellwood buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Dellwood?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Dellwood at $873,600, 107% higher than the Washington County median (Washington County: $422,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Dellwood homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Dellwood, MN?

About 1,147 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 2% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Dellwood?

Mahtomedi 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 Dellwood from downtown Minneapolis?

About 34 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 26 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 26 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Dellwood a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Dellwood has a median household income of $225,000, 96.6% homeownership and a 26-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 Dellwood?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is — a month, compared with $1,710 in Washington County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Dellwood?

55110 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 Dellwood?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Echo Lake (about 24 acres) and Pine Tree Lake (about 23 acres), based on Census water maps.

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

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 Dellwood require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Dellwood. 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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