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Orono, Minnesota
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Orono, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
Orono is a west metro city in Hennepin County, home to 8,228 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
The newest Orono listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$489,9002765 Ethel Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391MLS #7168840
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results
Open Sat, Nov 7 · 5–7 PM$830,00025 Stubbs Bay Road, Orono, MN 55359MLS #7161969Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
$2,099,00075 Bayside Trail, Orono, MN 55359MLS #7160293Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC
Open Tue, Nov 3 · 5–7 PM$1,725,000800 N Brown Road, Orono, MN 55356MLS #7024951Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
$5,395,0001105 Ferndale Road W, Orono, MN 55391MLS #7161010Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
$8,995,0003700 Casco Avenue, Orono, MN 55391MLS #7162545Listing courtesy of CompassSee all 69 Orono homes for sale
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Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
Homes sold in Orono in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Orono sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Orono was $1,225,000, up 4.3% from the year before, with 131 homes sold.
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Orono market report
Living in
The answer
Orono is a west metro city, and it's about 28 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 41 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 92.5% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1982, and 90.9% of households own their home.
Demographics · Orono, MN
According to the Census Bureau, Orono's median household income is $173,527, 78% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 46.6, 90.9% of households own their home and 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
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
Orono's population shrank 0.9% between 2020 and 2024, from 8,304 to 8,228 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,302 |
| 2021 | 8,193 |
| 2022 | 8,140 |
| 2023 | 8,144 |
| 2024 | 8,228 |
School planning
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
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.
By ZIP code
4 ZIP codes cover most of Orono.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55356 | 41% | $707,800 | $156,622 | 87.2% | Homes for sale |
| 55391 | 36% | $923,400 | $174,301 | 81.8% | Homes for sale |
| 55359 | 10% | $537,300 | $129,250 | 85% | Homes for sale |
| 55364 | 8% | $459,400 | $108,725 | 81.8% | 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
Orono has about 8.1 square miles of water inside city limits. 8 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Orono; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
Commute & transportation
Orono residents' average one-way commute is 24.9 minutes (Census ACS). 63.7% drive alone, 0.1% take public transit and 31.5% work from home.
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
The largest share of employed Orono residents work in professional, scientific and management services (18.7%), followed by education, health care and social assistance (18.4%). The unemployment rate averaged 2.8% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
City comparison
The three communities with the shortest drive from Orono, side by side.
| Metric | Orono | Minnetonka Beach | Long Lake | Spring Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 8,228 | 537 | 1,937 | 1,641 |
| Change since 2020 | -0.9% | -1.5% | +10.9% | -5.5% |
| Median home value | $1,005K | $2,000K+ | $423K | $662K |
| Median household income | $174K | $250K+ | $109K | $48K |
| Median gross rent | $1,818 | — | $1,809 | $1,241 |
| Homeowners | 90.9% | 96.7% | 74.5% | 24.9% |
| Median age | 46.6 | 49.8 | 42.2 | 57 |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 24.2 min | 25 min | 20.9 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 28 min | 26 min | 24 min | 31 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Orono'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.
Selling in Orono
Certificate of I/I Compliance. Properties on city sewer need a Certificate of Inflow and Infiltration Compliance before they’re sold.
City of Orono, 952-249-4686. Source: City of Orono. Confirm before you list; rules change.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is Orono right for you?
Planning a move
Local stories
Stories about Orono: new development, parks, local businesses and the housing market.
A look at Navarre, the Lake Minnetonka village inside Orono that outlasted four city planning studies, plus what's happening this fall at Noerenberg Gardens and along the Dakota Rail Trail.
A look at what's actually changing at Orono's Hackberry Park in 2026, from the new restroom pad to the pickleball courts still waiting on funding.
Orono's North Arm boat launch redesign looks like a repaving project. The real story is a fight over who controls commercial use on Lake Minnetonka.
Living in Minneapolis on YouTube
Jason's videos about Orono: neighborhoods, homes and what living here is really like.
This weekend's open houses
Found a Orono 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.
Orono FAQ
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Orono at $1,004,500, 156% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Orono homes for sale in our home search.
About 8,228 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 0.9% between 2020 and 2024.
Orono Public School District (about 72% of the city), Westonka Public School District (about 20% of the city) and Wayzata Public School District (about 4% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
About 28 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 41 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 24.9 minutes (Census ACS).
It depends on what you need. Orono has a median household income of $173,527, 90.9% homeownership and a 24.9-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.
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,818 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
55356, 55391, 55359 and 55364 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
The largest named lakes inside the city are Lake Minnetonka (about 1,689 acres), Crystal Bay (about 616 acres), West Arm (about 402 acres) and North Arm (about 313 acres), based on Census water maps.
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.
Yes. Properties on city sewer need a Certificate of Inflow and Infiltration Compliance before they’re sold. (Certificate of I/I Compliance.) Confirm current rules with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Drive times from Orono in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
