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Lino Lakes, Minnesota

Lino Lakes Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Lino Lakes, Anoka County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 20, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Lino Lakes at a glance?

Lino Lakes is a north metro city in Anoka County, home to 22,774 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 22,774 (Census 2024 estimate; +6.4% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $407,200, 18% higher than the Anoka County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $127,181, 25% higher than Anoka County
  • Homeownership: 92.1% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 32 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 41 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Centennial Public School District covers about 52% 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 Lino Lakes homes for sale?

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Housing market · September 2026

Lino Lakes home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Lino Lakes was $461,590, down 0.7% from the year before, with 289 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$461,590−0.7% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold289past 12 months
  • Days on market44past 12 months
  • Months of supply3.1end of September 2026

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

Living in

What's it like living in Lino Lakes, MN?

The answer

Lino Lakes is a north metro city, and it's about 32 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 29 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 94.3% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1993, and 92.1% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis32min
Downtown Saint Paul29min
MSP Airport41min
Mall of America45min
University of Minnesota30min
Lino Lakes22,774 residents · Anoka County

Demographics · Lino Lakes, MN

Who lives in Lino Lakes?

According to the Census Bureau, Lino Lakes's median household income is $127,181, 25% higher than the Anoka County median (Anoka County: $101,869). The median age is 41.5, 92.1% of households own their home and 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population22,7747,685 households
Median household income$127,181Anoka Co. $101,869 · MN $89,062
Median home value$407,200Anoka Co. $346,500 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,874Anoka Co. $1,464 · MN $1,280
Homeowners92.1%Anoka Co. 80.2% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher43.1%Anoka Co. 32.2% · MN 39.4%
Median age41.5Anoka Co. 38.8 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes94.3%Median year built: 1993

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 Lino Lakes growing?

Lino Lakes's population grew 6.4% between 2020 and 2024, from 21,410 to 22,774 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Lino Lakes population, 2020–2024
21k22k23k24k2020202120222023202421,475202021,475202121,885202222,055202322,40922,774202422,774

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202021,475
202121,885
202222,055
202322,409
202422,774

School planning

Which schools serve a Lino Lakes address?

  • Centennial Public School Districtabout 52% of the city
  • Forest Lake Public School Districtabout 33% of the city
  • White Bear Lake School Districtabout 15% 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 Lino Lakes look like by ZIP code?

2 ZIP codes cover most of Lino Lakes.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5501448%$337,400$103,65885.8%Homes for sale
5503844%$422,800$130,93191.4%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 Lino Lakes?

Lino Lakes has about 5 square miles of water inside city limits. 13 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Lino Lakes; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Bald Eagle Lake

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Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Lino Lakes?

Lino Lakes residents' average one-way commute is 24.8 minutes (Census ACS). 71.3% drive alone, 0.5% take public transit and 22.6% work from home.

Average commute24.8 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone71.3%of workers
Public transit0.5%of workers
Work from home22.6%of workers

Drive times from Lino Lakes

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

Economy & jobs

Where do Lino Lakes residents work?

The largest share of employed Lino Lakes residents work in education, health care and social assistance (23.6%), followed by manufacturing (14.5%). 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 Lino Lakes residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance23.6%
  2. Manufacturing14.5%
  3. Professional, scientific and management services14.1%
  4. Retail trade10.1%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate8.7%
  6. Construction6.2%

City comparison

How does Lino Lakes compare to Circle Pines, Lexington and Centerville?

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

MetricLino LakesCircle PinesLexingtonCenterville
Population (2024)22,7744,9443,0623,956
Change since 2020+6.4%-1.7%+35.7%+1.5%
Median home value$407K$294K$290K$377K
Median household income$127K$102K$75K$123K
Median gross rent$1,874$1,496$1,573$1,398
Homeowners92.1%87.2%54.9%89.2%
Median age41.538.437.240.5
Average commute24.8 min21.9 min21.3 min25.9 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis32 min26 min24 min36 min

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

Cost of ownership

What will a Lino Lakes home cost you each month?

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

What's required to sell a home in Lino Lakes?

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

Who should buy a home in Lino Lakes?

  • 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. Centennial 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 Lino Lakes?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Anoka 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.

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Lino Lakes FAQ

What do Lino Lakes buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Lino Lakes?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Lino Lakes at $407,200, 18% higher than the Anoka County median (Anoka County: $346,500). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Lino Lakes homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Lino Lakes, MN?

About 22,774 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 6.4% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Lino Lakes?

Centennial Public School District (about 52% of the city), Forest Lake Public School District (about 33% of the city) and White Bear Lake School District (about 15% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Lino Lakes from downtown Minneapolis?

About 32 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 29 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 24.8 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Lino Lakes a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Lino Lakes has a median household income of $127,181, 92.1% homeownership and a 24.8-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 Lino Lakes?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,874 a month, compared with $1,464 in Anoka County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Lino Lakes?

55014 and 55038 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 Lino Lakes?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Rice Lake (about 484 acres), George Watch Lake (about 468 acres), Peltier Lake (about 453 acres) and Centerville Lake (about 389 acres), based on Census water maps.

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

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 Lino Lakes require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Lino Lakes. 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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