Lakeland, Minnesota
Lakeland Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Lakeland, Washington County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Lakeland at a glance?
Lakeland is a east metro city in Washington County, home to 1,664 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 1,664 (Census 2024 estimate; -2.9% since 2020)
- Median home value: $373,900, 11% lower than the Washington County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $100,132, 13% lower than Washington County
- Homeownership: 86.6% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 37 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 37 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Stillwater Area 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.
For sale now
Where can I find Lakeland homes for sale?
The newest Lakeland listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$599,90098 Quality Avenue N, Lakeland, MN 55043MLS #7141639
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty
$3,250,000945 Quentin Avenue S, Lakeland, MN 55043MLS #7136394Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
$449,90016042 6th Street N, Lakeland, MN 55043MLS #7123211Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
$2,350,000983 Quentin Avenue S, Lakeland, MN 55043MLS #7132199Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
See all 4 Lakeland homes for sale
- Under $450,000 1
- Under $500,000 1
- Under $600,000 2
- Under $700,000 2
- Under $800,000 2
- Under $1 million 2
- Under $1.5 million 2
- Under $2 million 2
- $1 million and up 2
- Single-family homes 4
- 3+ bedrooms 3
- 4+ bedrooms 1
- 5+ bedrooms 1
- Lakefront 2
- 1+ acre 2
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. 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 Lakeland sell for?
Homes sold in Lakeland in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Lakeland 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
Lakeland home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Lakeland was $382,500, up 2.7% from the year before, with 17 homes sold.
- Median sale price$382,500+2.7% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold17past 12 months
- Days on market38past 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 Lakeland market report
Living in
What's it like living in Lakeland, MN?
The answer
Lakeland is a east metro city, and it's about 37 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 26 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 97.2% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1976, and 86.6% of households own their home.
Demographics · Lakeland, MN
Who lives in Lakeland?
According to the Census Bureau, Lakeland's median household income is $100,132, 13% lower than the Washington County median (Washington County: $115,345). The median age is 56.2, 86.6% of households own their home and 47.3% 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. Lakeland is small, so these survey figures rest on few responses and can have wide margins of error.
Population trend
How fast is Lakeland growing?
Lakeland's population shrank 2.9% between 2020 and 2024, from 1,714 to 1,664 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,713 |
| 2021 | 1,703 |
| 2022 | 1,687 |
| 2023 | 1,668 |
| 2024 | 1,664 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Lakeland address?
- Stillwater Area 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.
By ZIP code
What does Lakeland look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55043 covers most of Lakeland.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55043 | 100% | $383,500 | $102,966 | 91.1% | 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 Lakeland?
Lakeland has about 0.8 square miles of water inside city limits.
No named lakes of 10 acres or more touch the city on Census maps.
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Lakeland?
Lakeland residents' average one-way commute is 24.5 minutes (Census ACS). 71.2% drive alone, 0.4% take public transit and 20.1% work from home.
Drive times from Lakeland
- 37 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 26 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 37 minMSP Airport
- 38 minMall of America
- 36 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 Lakeland residents work?
The largest share of employed Lakeland residents work in education, health care and social assistance (23.2%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (16.3%). The unemployment rate averaged 4.9% 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 assistance23.2%
- Professional, scientific and management services16.3%
- Public administration12.3%
- Retail trade8.3%
- Finance, insurance and real estate8.3%
- Manufacturing8.1%
City comparison
How does Lakeland compare to Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach and St. Marys Point?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Lakeland, side by side.
| Metric | Lakeland | Lakeland Shores | Lake St. Croix Beach | St. Marys Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 1,664 | 330 | 1,005 | 342 |
| Change since 2020 | -2.9% | -3.2% | -3.6% | -2.6% |
| Median home value | $374K | $455K | $364K | $523K |
| Median household income | $100K | $134K | $102K | $114K |
| Median gross rent | $1,668 | $1,375 | $1,563 | $1,125 |
| Homeowners | 86.6% | 93.3% | 97.2% | 92.1% |
| Median age | 56.2 | 39.4 | 52.7 | 45.9 |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 24.3 min | 23.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 37 min | 38 min | 41 min | 43 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Lakeland home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Lakeland'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 Lakeland
What's required to sell a home in Lakeland?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Lakeland; 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 Lakeland right for you?
Who should buy a home in Lakeland?
- 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. Stillwater Area 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 Lakeland?
- 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 Lakeland homes this weekend?
Found a Lakeland 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.
Lakeland FAQ
What do Lakeland buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Lakeland?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Lakeland at $373,900, 11% lower than the Washington County median (Washington County: $422,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Lakeland homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Lakeland, MN?
About 1,664 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 2.9% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Lakeland?
Stillwater Area 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 Lakeland from downtown Minneapolis?
About 37 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 26 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 24.5 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Lakeland a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Lakeland has a median household income of $100,132, 86.6% homeownership and a 24.5-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 Lakeland?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,668 a month, compared with $1,710 in Washington County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Lakeland?
55043 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 Lakeland?
The largest named lakes inside the city are St Croix Riv (about 348 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Lakeland?
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 Lakeland require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Lakeland. 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 Lakeland?
Drive times from Lakeland in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.