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Le Sueur, Minnesota

Le Sueur Real Estate

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

Updated September 27, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Le Sueur at a glance?

Le Sueur is a city in southern Minnesota in Le Sueur County, home to 4,230 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 4,230 (Census 2024 estimate; +0.5% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $244,000, 23% lower than the Le Sueur County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $78,711, 17% lower than Le Sueur County
  • Homeownership: 70% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 74 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 69 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Le Sueur-Henderson 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 Le Sueur homes for sale?

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Living in

What's it like living in Le Sueur, MN?

The answer

Le Sueur is a city in southern Minnesota, and it's about 74 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 81 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 67.9% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1964, and 70% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis74min
Downtown Saint Paul81min
MSP Airport69min
Mall of America66min
University of Minnesota77min
Le Sueur4,230 residents · Le Sueur & Sibley County

Demographics · Le Sueur, MN

Who lives in Le Sueur?

According to the Census Bureau, Le Sueur's median household income is $78,711, 17% lower than the Le Sueur County median (Le Sueur County: $94,968). The median age is 38.4, 70% of households own their home and 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population4,2301,821 households
Median household income$78,711Le Sueur Co. $94,968 · MN $89,062
Median home value$244,000Le Sueur Co. $316,500 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$880Le Sueur Co. $942 · MN $1,280
Homeowners70%Le Sueur Co. 81% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher25.2%Le Sueur Co. 26.3% · MN 39.4%
Median age38.4Le Sueur Co. 41.8 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes67.9%Median year built: 1964

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 Le Sueur growing?

Le Sueur's population held steady 0.5% between 2020 and 2024, from 4,209 to 4,230 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Le Sueur population, 2020–2024
4.2k4.2k4.2k4.2k4.3k202020212022202320244,20120204,20120214,20820224,22420234,2304,23020244,230

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
20204,201
20214,208
20224,224
20234,230
20244,230

School planning

Which schools serve a Le Sueur address?

  • Le Sueur-Henderson 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 Le Sueur look like by ZIP code?

ZIP 56058 covers most of Le Sueur.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5605899%$280,300$86,67775.4%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 Le Sueur?

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

Lakefront homes on Bucks Lake

All Twin Cities lake homes

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Le Sueur?

Le Sueur residents' average one-way commute is 23.8 minutes (Census ACS). 77.3% drive alone, 0% take public transit and 9% work from home.

Average commute23.8 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone77.3%of workers
Public transit0%of workers
Work from home9%of workers

Drive times from Le Sueur

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

Economy & jobs

Where do Le Sueur residents work?

The largest share of employed Le Sueur residents work in manufacturing (32.5%), followed by education, health care and social assistance (19.2%). The unemployment rate averaged 4% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

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

Industries Le Sueur residents work in
  1. Manufacturing32.5%
  2. Education, health care and social assistance19.2%
  3. Retail trade9.5%
  4. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food9%
  5. Public administration7.9%
  6. Construction5.6%

City comparison

How does Le Sueur compare to Belle Plaine, Jordan and New Prague?

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

MetricLe SueurBelle PlaineJordanNew Prague
Population (2024)4,2307,4446,8318,235
Change since 2020+0.5%+0.8%+2.5%+0.8%
Median home value$244K$318K$336K$351K
Median household income$79K$99K$110K$95K
Median gross rent$880$1,342$1,192$1,389
Homeowners70%84%81.3%76.7%
Median age38.435.732.936.2
Average commute23.8 min26 min32 min24.3 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis74 min58 min50 min60 min

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

Cost of ownership

What will a Le Sueur home cost you each month?

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

What's required to sell a home in Le Sueur?

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

Who should buy a home in Le Sueur?

  • 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. Le Sueur-Henderson 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 Le Sueur?

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

Found a Le Sueur 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.

Le Sueur FAQ

What do Le Sueur buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Le Sueur?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Le Sueur at $244,000, 23% lower than the Le Sueur County median (Le Sueur County: $316,500). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Le Sueur homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Le Sueur, MN?

About 4,230 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city held steady by 0.5% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Le Sueur?

Le Sueur-Henderson 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 Le Sueur from downtown Minneapolis?

About 74 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 81 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 23.8 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Le Sueur a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Le Sueur has a median household income of $78,711, 70% homeownership and a 23.8-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 Le Sueur?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $880 a month, compared with $942 in Le Sueur County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Le Sueur?

56058 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 Le Sueur?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Bucks Lake (about 12 acres), based on Census water maps.

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

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 Le Sueur require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Le Sueur. 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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