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Medina, Minnesota

Medina Real Estate

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

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

Key takeaways

What should you know about Medina at a glance?

Medina is a west metro city in Hennepin County, home to 7,209 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 7,209 (Census 2024 estimate; +5.3% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $736,700, 88% higher than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $230,859, 136% higher than Hennepin County
  • Homeownership: 92.2% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 33 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 47 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Orono Public School District covers about 60% 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 Medina homes for sale?

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

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Housing market · September 2026

Medina home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Medina was $1,034,752, up 10.7% from the year before, with 142 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$1,034,752+10.7% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold142past 12 months
  • Days on market67past 12 months
  • Months of supply3.7end of September 2026

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

Living in

What's it like living in Medina, MN?

The answer

Medina is a west metro city, and it's about 33 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 46 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 89.5% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 2000, and 92.2% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis33min
Downtown Saint Paul46min
MSP Airport47min
Mall of America44min
University of Minnesota38min
Medina7,209 residents · Hennepin County

Demographics · Medina, MN

Who lives in Medina?

According to the Census Bureau, Medina's median household income is $230,859, 136% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 40.7, 92.2% of households own their home and 67.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population7,2092,335 households
Median household income$230,859Hennepin Co. $97,653 · MN $89,062
Median home value$736,700Hennepin Co. $392,900 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,429Hennepin Co. $1,487 · MN $1,280
Homeowners92.2%Hennepin Co. 62.7% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher67.4%Hennepin Co. 54.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age40.7Hennepin Co. 37.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes89.5%Median year built: 2000

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 Medina growing?

Medina's population grew 5.3% between 2020 and 2024, from 6,846 to 7,209 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Medina population, 2020–2024
6.5k6.8k7k7.3k7.5k202020212022202320246,85120206,85120216,80920226,90020237,0667,20920247,209

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
20206,851
20216,809
20226,900
20237,066
20247,209

School planning

Which schools serve a Medina address?

  • Orono Public School Districtabout 60% of the city
  • Wayzata Public School Districtabout 28% of the city
  • Delano Public School Districtabout 9% 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 Medina look like by ZIP code?

5 ZIP codes cover most of Medina.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5534053%$639,100$178,55392.3%Homes for sale
5535622%$707,800$156,62287.2%Homes for sale
5535912%$537,300$129,25085%Homes for sale
553918%$923,400$174,30181.8%Homes for sale
553575%$530,200$152,50094.1%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 Medina?

Medina has about 1.6 square miles of water inside city limits. 12 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Medina; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Lake Independence

All Twin Cities lake homes

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Medina?

Medina residents' average one-way commute is 26.3 minutes (Census ACS). 50.8% drive alone, 0.4% take public transit and 41.5% work from home.

Average commute26.3 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone50.8%of workers
Public transit0.4%of workers
Work from home41.5%of workers

Drive times from Medina

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

Economy & jobs

Where do Medina residents work?

The largest share of employed Medina residents work in education, health care and social assistance (19.9%), followed by manufacturing (19.2%). The unemployment rate averaged 1.1% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

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

Industries Medina residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance19.9%
  2. Manufacturing19.2%
  3. Professional, scientific and management services17.7%
  4. Retail trade14.4%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate11.5%
  6. Construction5.3%

City comparison

How does Medina compare to Loretto, Long Lake and Maple Plain?

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

MetricMedinaLorettoLong LakeMaple Plain
Population (2024)7,2096101,9371,648
Change since 2020+5.3%-5.3%+10.9%-5.4%
Median home value$737K$362K$423K$360K
Median household income$231K$114K$109K$94K
Median gross rent$1,429$630$1,809$1,140
Homeowners92.2%83.8%74.5%62.7%
Median age40.73742.238.2
Average commute26.3 min28.5 min25 min24.3 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis33 min32 min24 min28 min

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

Cost of ownership

What will a Medina home cost you each month?

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

What's required to sell a home in Medina?

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

Who should buy a home in Medina?

  • 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. Orono 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 Medina?

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

Local stories

What's happening in Medina

Stories about Medina: new development, parks, local businesses and the housing market.

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This weekend's open houses

Can you tour Medina homes this weekend?

Found a Medina 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.

Medina FAQ

What do Medina buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Medina?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Medina at $736,700, 88% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Medina homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Medina, MN?

About 7,209 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 5.3% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Medina?

Orono Public School District (about 60% of the city), Wayzata Public School District (about 28% of the city) and Delano Public School District (about 9% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Medina from downtown Minneapolis?

About 33 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 46 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 26.3 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Medina a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Medina has a median household income of $230,859, 92.2% homeownership and a 26.3-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 Medina?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,429 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Medina?

55340, 55356, 55359, 55391 and 55357 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 Medina?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Lake Independence (about 236 acres), Katrina Lake (about 200 acres), Spurzem Lake (about 73 acres) and Holy Name Lake (about 63 acres), based on Census water maps.

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

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 Medina require an inspection to sell a home?

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