Hugo, Minnesota
Hugo Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Hugo, Washington County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Hugo at a glance?
Hugo is a north metro city in Washington County, home to 16,765 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 16,765 (Census 2024 estimate; +6.4% since 2020)
- Median home value: $408,900, 3% lower than the Washington County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $116,228, about the same as Washington County
- Homeownership: 89.5% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 48 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 51 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Forest Lake Public School District covers about 48% 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 Hugo homes for sale?
The newest Hugo listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
Open Sun, Nov 8 · 5:30–7 PM$375,0006250 152nd Street N, Hugo, MN 55038MLS #7165888
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC
$539,9004952 Fairoaks Circle N, Hugo, MN 55038MLS #7159873Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
$299,00015648 Emerald Drive N #4, Hugo, MN 55038MLS #7166398Listing courtesy of Rosie Schueller
$874,90014272 Grantaire Lane N, Hugo, MN 55038MLS #7164242Listing courtesy of LPT Realty, LLC
$195,0004961 Emmit Drive N #3, Hugo, MN 55038MLS #7164223Listing courtesy of Meta Realty
$1,264,9006295 134th Street N, Hugo, MN 55038MLS #7163957Listing courtesy of Robert Thomas Homes, Inc.
See all 73 Hugo homes for sale
- Under $200,000 3
- Under $250,000 8
- Under $300,000 22
- Under $350,000 23
- Under $400,000 28
- Under $450,000 32
- Under $500,000 35
- Under $600,000 48
- Under $700,000 53
- Under $800,000 55
- Under $1 million 66
- Under $1.5 million 71
- Under $2 million 72
- $1 million and up 7
- Single-family homes 12
- Condos 54
- Land and lots 7
- 3+ bedrooms 49
- 4+ bedrooms 28
- 5+ bedrooms 13
- New construction 18
- Lakefront 3
- 1+ acre 4
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 8:18 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Hugo sell for?
Homes sold in Hugo in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Hugo sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Hugo home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Hugo was $430,000, no change from the year before, with 339 homes sold.
- Median sale price$430,0000.0% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold339past 12 months
- Days on market46past 12 months
- Months of supply2.5end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Hugo market report
Living in
What's it like living in Hugo, MN?
The answer
Hugo is a north metro city, and it's about 48 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 40 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 89.6% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 2003, and 89.5% of households own their home.
Demographics · Hugo, MN
Who lives in Hugo?
According to the Census Bureau, Hugo's median household income is $116,228, about the same as the Washington County median (Washington County: $115,345). The median age is 40.1, 89.5% of households own their home and 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
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 Hugo growing?
Hugo's population grew 6.4% between 2020 and 2024, from 15,757 to 16,765 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,808 |
| 2021 | 16,129 |
| 2022 | 16,444 |
| 2023 | 16,537 |
| 2024 | 16,765 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Hugo address?
- Forest Lake Public School Districtabout 48% of the city
- White Bear Lake School Districtabout 28% of the city
- Stillwater Area Public School Districtabout 14% of the city
- Mahtomedi Public School Districtabout 10% 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.
By ZIP code
What does Hugo look like by ZIP code?
2 ZIP codes cover most of Hugo.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55038 | 92% | $422,800 | $130,931 | 91.4% | Homes for sale |
| 55110 | 8% | $360,500 | $101,296 | 79% | 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 Hugo?
Hugo has about 2.6 square miles of water inside city limits. 13 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Hugo; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Bald Eagle Lake1,049 acres
- Oneka Lake358 acres
- Sunset Lake133 acres
- Rice Lake125 acres
- Egg Lake104 acres
- South School Section Lake95 acres
- Horse Shoe Lake78 acres
- North School Section Lake58 acres
- Barker Lake46 acres
- Round Lake44 acres
- Lake Plaisted38 acres
- Long Lake29 acres
- 1 more lakes
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Hugo?
Hugo residents' average one-way commute is 26.8 minutes (Census ACS). 78.4% drive alone, 0% take public transit and 17.9% work from home.
Drive times from Hugo
- 48 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 40 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 51 minMSP Airport
- 56 minMall of America
- 46 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Hugo residents work?
The largest share of employed Hugo residents work in education, health care and social assistance (25.6%), followed by manufacturing (12.7%). The unemployment rate averaged 1.6% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance25.6%
- Manufacturing12.7%
- Professional, scientific and management services11.2%
- Retail trade9.9%
- Construction9.7%
- Finance, insurance and real estate6.6%
City comparison
How does Hugo compare to Centerville, Dellwood and Grant?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Hugo, side by side.
| Metric | Hugo | Centerville | Dellwood | Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 16,765 | 3,956 | 1,147 | 3,942 |
| Change since 2020 | +6.4% | +1.5% | -2% | -0.5% |
| Median home value | $409K | $377K | $874K | $683K |
| Median household income | $116K | $123K | $225K | $151K |
| Median gross rent | $1,891 | $1,398 | — | $2,195 |
| Homeowners | 89.5% | 89.2% | 96.6% | 94.9% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.5 | 44.5 | 40.1 |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 25.9 min | 26 min | 24.6 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 48 min | 36 min | 34 min | 38 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Hugo home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Hugo'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.
Selling in Hugo
What's required to sell a home in Hugo?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Hugo; 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 Hugo right for you?
Who should buy a home in Hugo?
- 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. Forest Lake 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 Hugo?
- 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 Hugo homes this weekend?
Found a Hugo 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.
Hugo FAQ
What do Hugo buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Hugo?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Hugo at $408,900, 3% lower than the Washington County median (Washington County: $422,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Hugo homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Hugo, MN?
About 16,765 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 6.4% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Hugo?
Forest Lake Public School District (about 48% of the city), White Bear Lake School District (about 28% of the city), Stillwater Area Public School District (about 14% of the city) and Mahtomedi Public School District (about 10% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Hugo from downtown Minneapolis?
About 48 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 40 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 26.8 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Hugo a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Hugo has a median household income of $116,228, 89.5% homeownership and a 26.8-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 Hugo?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,891 a month, compared with $1,710 in Washington County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Hugo?
55038 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 Hugo?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Oneka Lake (about 331 acres), Bald Eagle Lake (about 170 acres), Rice Lake (about 125 acres) and Sunset Lake (about 125 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Hugo?
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 Hugo require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Hugo. 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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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Hugo?
Drive times from Hugo in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.