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Grant, Minnesota

Grant Real Estate

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

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

Key takeaways

What should you know about Grant at a glance?

Grant is a east metro city in Washington County, home to 3,942 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 3,942 (Census 2024 estimate; -0.5% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $683,400, 62% higher than the Washington County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $150,875, 31% higher than Washington County
  • Homeownership: 94.9% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 38 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 42 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Mahtomedi Public School District covers about 54% of the city

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

For sale now

Where can I find Grant homes for sale?

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

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Housing market · September 2026

Grant home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Grant was $822,500, up 17.1% from the year before, with 32 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$822,500+17.1% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold32past 12 months
  • Days on market66past 12 months
  • Months of supply2.9end of September 2026

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

Living in

What's it like living in Grant, MN?

The answer

Grant is a east metro city, and it's about 38 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 30 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 98% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1980, and 94.9% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis38min
Downtown Saint Paul30min
MSP Airport42min
Mall of America45min
University of Minnesota36min
Grant3,942 residents · Washington County

Demographics · Grant, MN

Who lives in Grant?

According to the Census Bureau, Grant's median household income is $150,875, 31% higher than the Washington County median (Washington County: $115,345). The median age is 40.1, 94.9% of households own their home and 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population3,9421,301 households
Median household income$150,875Washington Co. $115,345 · MN $89,062
Median home value$683,400Washington Co. $422,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$2,195Washington Co. $1,710 · MN $1,280
Homeowners94.9%Washington Co. 81.3% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher58.3%Washington Co. 49.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age40.1Washington Co. 39.8 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes98%Median year built: 1980

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 Grant growing?

Grant's population held steady 0.5% between 2020 and 2024, from 3,962 to 3,942 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Grant population, 2020–2024
3.9k3.9k4k4k202020212022202320243,96120203,96120213,96520223,96320233,9373,94220243,942

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
20203,961
20213,965
20223,963
20233,937
20243,942

School planning

Which schools serve a Grant address?

  • Mahtomedi Public School Districtabout 54% of the city
  • Stillwater Area Public School Districtabout 46% 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 Grant look like by ZIP code?

3 ZIP codes cover most of Grant.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5508284%$474,400$115,04078%Homes for sale
551158%$488,400$124,23482.9%Homes for sale
551107%$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 Grant?

Grant has about 1.4 square miles of water inside city limits. 11 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Grant; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Pine Tree Lake

All Twin Cities lake homes

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Grant?

Grant residents' average one-way commute is 24.6 minutes (Census ACS). 55.9% drive alone, 1.4% take public transit and 27.2% work from home.

Average commute24.6 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone55.9%of workers
Public transit1.4%of workers
Work from home27.2%of workers

Drive times from Grant

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

Economy & jobs

Where do Grant residents work?

The largest share of employed Grant residents work in education, health care and social assistance (25.3%), followed by manufacturing (15.9%). The unemployment rate averaged 1.4% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

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

Industries Grant residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance25.3%
  2. Manufacturing15.9%
  3. Professional, scientific and management services12.5%
  4. Construction10.2%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate10%
  6. Retail trade7.7%

City comparison

How does Grant compare to Dellwood, Willernie and Pine Springs?

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

MetricGrantDellwoodWillerniePine Springs
Population (2024)3,9421,147512384
Change since 2020-0.5%-2%-1.5%-1.8%
Median home value$683K$874K$331K$627K
Median household income$151K$225K$86K$156K
Median gross rent$2,195—$1,322—
Homeowners94.9%96.6%70.1%100%
Median age40.144.537.742.4
Average commute24.6 min26 min26 min18.6 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis38 min34 min31 min28 min

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

Cost of ownership

What will a Grant home cost you each month?

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

Enter an interest rate to see a monthly estimate.

Selling in Grant

What's required to sell a home in Grant?

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

Who should buy a home in Grant?

  • 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 Grant?

  • 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 Grant homes this weekend?

Found a Grant 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.

Grant FAQ

What do Grant buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Grant?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Grant at $683,400, 62% higher than the Washington County median (Washington County: $422,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Grant homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Grant, MN?

About 3,942 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city held steady by 0.5% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Grant?

Mahtomedi Public School District (about 54% of the city) and Stillwater Area Public School District (about 46% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Grant from downtown Minneapolis?

About 38 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 30 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 24.6 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Grant a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Grant has a median household income of $150,875, 94.9% homeownership and a 24.6-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 Grant?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,195 a month, compared with $1,710 in Washington County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Grant?

55082, 55115 and 55110 cover 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 Grant?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Pine Tree Lake (about 151 acres), Mann Lake (about 80 acres), Benz Lake (about 36 acres) and Sunnybrook Lake (about 14 acres), based on Census water maps.

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

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 Grant require an inspection to sell a home?

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