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Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota

Minnetonka Beach Real Estate

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

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

Key takeaways

What should you know about Minnetonka Beach at a glance?

Minnetonka Beach is a west metro city in Hennepin County, home to 537 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 537 (Census 2024 estimate; -1.5% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $2,000,000+ (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $250,000+
  • Homeownership: 96.7% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 26 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 40 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Orono 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 Minnetonka Beach homes for sale?

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

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Housing market · September 2026

Minnetonka Beach home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Minnetonka Beach was $2,700,000, up 21.7% from the year before, with 13 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$2,700,000+21.7% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold13past 12 months
  • Days on market128past 12 months
  • Months of supply3end of September 2026

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

Living in

What's it like living in Minnetonka Beach, MN?

The answer

Minnetonka Beach is a west metro city, and it's about 26 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 39 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 100% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1987, and 96.7% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis26min
Downtown Saint Paul39min
MSP Airport40min
Mall of America36min
University of Minnesota30min
Minnetonka Beach537 residents · Hennepin County

Demographics · Minnetonka Beach, MN

Who lives in Minnetonka Beach?

According to the Census Bureau, Minnetonka Beach's median household income is $250,000+ (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 49.8, 96.7% of households own their home and 78.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population537182 households
Median household income$250,000+Hennepin Co. $97,653 · MN $89,062
Median home value$2,000,000+Hennepin Co. $392,900 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent—Hennepin Co. $1,487 · MN $1,280
Homeowners96.7%Hennepin Co. 62.7% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher78.5%Hennepin Co. 54.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age49.8Hennepin Co. 37.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes100%Median year built: 1987

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. Minnetonka Beach is small, so these survey figures rest on few responses and can have wide margins of error.

Population trend

How fast is Minnetonka Beach growing?

Minnetonka Beach's population shrank 1.5% between 2020 and 2024, from 545 to 537 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Minnetonka Beach population, 2020–2024
5305405502020202120222023202454620205462021539202253620235385372024537

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
2020546
2021539
2022536
2023538
2024537

School planning

Which schools serve a Minnetonka Beach address?

  • Orono 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.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Outdoor living

What lakes and water are in Minnetonka Beach?

Minnetonka Beach has about 1.1 square miles of water inside city limits. One lake of 10 acres or more touches Minnetonka Beach; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Lake Minnetonka

All Twin Cities lake homes

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Minnetonka Beach?

Minnetonka Beach residents' average one-way commute is 24.2 minutes (Census ACS). 57.3% drive alone, 0% take public transit and 29.1% work from home.

Average commute24.2 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone57.3%of workers
Public transit0%of workers
Work from home29.1%of workers

Drive times from Minnetonka Beach

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

Economy & jobs

Where do Minnetonka Beach residents work?

The largest share of employed Minnetonka Beach residents work in professional, scientific and management services (21.1%), followed by finance, insurance and real estate (18.4%). The unemployment rate averaged 1.3% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

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

Industries Minnetonka Beach residents work in
  1. Professional, scientific and management services21.1%
  2. Finance, insurance and real estate18.4%
  3. Education, health care and social assistance13.5%
  4. Retail trade13%
  5. Wholesale trade11.7%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food11.2%

City comparison

How does Minnetonka Beach compare to Spring Park, Orono and Greenwood?

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

MetricMinnetonka BeachSpring ParkOronoGreenwood
Population (2024)5371,6418,228713
Change since 2020-1.5%-5.5%-0.9%-2.7%
Median home value$2,000K+$662K$1,005K$1,240K
Median household income$250K+$48K$174K$215K
Median gross rent—$1,241$1,818$1,885
Homeowners96.7%24.9%90.9%89.8%
Median age49.85746.648.7
Average commute24.2 min20.9 min24.9 min27.2 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis26 min31 min28 min28 min

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

Cost of ownership

What will a Minnetonka Beach home cost you each month?

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

What's required to sell a home in Minnetonka Beach?

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

Who should buy a home in Minnetonka Beach?

  • 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 Minnetonka Beach?

  • 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.

This weekend's open houses

Can you tour Minnetonka Beach homes this weekend?

Found a Minnetonka Beach 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.

Minnetonka Beach FAQ

What do Minnetonka Beach buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Minnetonka Beach?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Minnetonka Beach at $2,000,000+ (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Minnetonka Beach homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Minnetonka Beach, MN?

About 537 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 1.5% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Minnetonka Beach?

Orono 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 Minnetonka Beach from downtown Minneapolis?

About 26 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 39 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 24.2 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Minnetonka Beach a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Minnetonka Beach has a median household income of $250,000+, 96.7% homeownership and a 24.2-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 Minnetonka Beach?

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

What lakes are in Minnetonka Beach?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Crystal Bay (about 191 acres), based on Census water maps.

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

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 Minnetonka Beach require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Minnetonka Beach. 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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