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Minnetrista, Minnesota

Minnetrista Real Estate

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

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

Key takeaways

What should you know about Minnetrista at a glance?

Minnetrista is a west metro city in Hennepin County, home to 9,091 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 9,091 (Census 2024 estimate; +10.1% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $658,300, 68% higher than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $163,051, 67% higher than Hennepin County
  • Homeownership: 97.8% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 42 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 50 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Westonka Public School District covers about 46% 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 Minnetrista homes for sale?

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Housing market · September 2026

Minnetrista home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Minnetrista was $719,990, up 6.4% from the year before, with 193 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$719,990+6.4% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold193past 12 months
  • Days on market59past 12 months
  • Months of supply2.9end of September 2026

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

Living in

What's it like living in Minnetrista, MN?

The answer

Minnetrista is a west metro city, and it's about 42 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 55 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 100% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1996, and 97.8% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis42min
Downtown Saint Paul55min
MSP Airport50min
Mall of America47min
University of Minnesota46min
Minnetrista9,091 residents · Hennepin County

Demographics · Minnetrista, MN

Who lives in Minnetrista?

According to the Census Bureau, Minnetrista's median household income is $163,051, 67% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 40.8, 97.8% of households own their home and 68.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population9,0912,947 households
Median household income$163,051Hennepin Co. $97,653 · MN $89,062
Median home value$658,300Hennepin Co. $392,900 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$3,500+Hennepin Co. $1,487 · MN $1,280
Homeowners97.8%Hennepin Co. 62.7% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher68.5%Hennepin Co. 54.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age40.8Hennepin Co. 37.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes100%Median year built: 1996

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 Minnetrista growing?

Minnetrista's population grew 10.1% between 2020 and 2024, from 8,259 to 9,091 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Minnetrista population, 2020–2024
8k8.5k9k9.5k202020212022202320248,32520208,32520218,53620228,67220238,8219,09120249,091

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
20208,325
20218,536
20228,672
20238,821
20249,091

School planning

Which schools serve a Minnetrista address?

  • Westonka Public School Districtabout 46% of the city
  • Watertown-Mayer Public School Districtabout 37% of the city
  • Waconia Public 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 Minnetrista look like by ZIP code?

5 ZIP codes cover most of Minnetrista.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5536441%$459,400$108,72581.8%Homes for sale
5535933%$537,300$129,25085%Homes for sale
553319%$737,000$159,45086.1%Homes for sale
553759%$425,700$130,89392.6%Homes for sale
553887%$356,900$99,37584.5%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 Minnetrista?

Minnetrista has about 4.9 square miles of water inside city limits. 9 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Minnetrista; 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 Minnetrista?

Minnetrista residents' average one-way commute is 26.6 minutes (Census ACS). 60.3% drive alone, 0.3% take public transit and 34.2% work from home.

Average commute26.6 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone60.3%of workers
Public transit0.3%of workers
Work from home34.2%of workers

Drive times from Minnetrista

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

Economy & jobs

Where do Minnetrista residents work?

The largest share of employed Minnetrista residents work in professional, scientific and management services (21.7%), followed by education, health care and social assistance (20.3%). The unemployment rate averaged 2.3% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

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

Industries Minnetrista residents work in
  1. Professional, scientific and management services21.7%
  2. Education, health care and social assistance20.3%
  3. Manufacturing11.8%
  4. Finance, insurance and real estate11.1%
  5. Retail trade7.7%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food6.6%

City comparison

How does Minnetrista compare to Mound, St. Bonifacius and Spring Park?

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

MetricMinnetristaMoundSt. BonifaciusSpring Park
Population (2024)9,0919,0312,1691,641
Change since 2020+10.1%-3.9%-5.9%-5.5%
Median home value$658K$371K$356K$662K
Median household income$163K$87K$110K$48K
Median gross rent$3,500+$1,098$1,270$1,241
Homeowners97.8%75%89.3%24.9%
Median age40.847.238.457
Average commute26.6 min31 min25.8 min20.9 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis42 min36 min41 min31 min

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

Cost of ownership

What will a Minnetrista home cost you each month?

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

What's required to sell a home in Minnetrista?

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

Who should buy a home in Minnetrista?

  • 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. Westonka 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 Minnetrista?

  • 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 Minnetrista homes this weekend?

Found a Minnetrista 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.

Minnetrista FAQ

What do Minnetrista buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Minnetrista?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Minnetrista at $658,300, 68% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Minnetrista homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Minnetrista, MN?

About 9,091 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 10.1% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Minnetrista?

Westonka Public School District (about 46% of the city), Watertown-Mayer Public School District (about 37% of the city) and Waconia Public 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 Minnetrista from downtown Minneapolis?

About 42 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 55 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 26.6 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Minnetrista a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Minnetrista has a median household income of $163,051, 97.8% homeownership and a 26.6-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 Minnetrista?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $3,500+ a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Minnetrista?

55364, 55359, 55331, 55375 and 55388 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 Minnetrista?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Lake Minnetonka (about 1,262 acres), Whaletail Lake (about 498 acres), Jennings Bay (about 180 acres) and Ox Yoke Lake (about 93 acres), based on Census water maps.

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

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 Minnetrista require an inspection to sell a home?

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