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Vermillion, Minnesota

Vermillion Real Estate

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

Updated September 27, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Vermillion at a glance?

Vermillion is a south metro city in Dakota County, home to 429 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 429 (Census 2024 estimate; -3.8% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $319,300, 16% lower than the Dakota County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $107,188, about the same as Dakota County
  • Homeownership: 91.4% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 43 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 32 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Hastings 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.

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Where can I find Vermillion homes for sale?

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Living in

What's it like living in Vermillion, MN?

The answer

Vermillion is a south metro city, and it's about 43 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 34 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 94.7% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1973, and 91.4% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis43min
Downtown Saint Paul34min
MSP Airport32min
Mall of America34min
University of Minnesota44min
Vermillion429 residents · Dakota County

Demographics · Vermillion, MN

Who lives in Vermillion?

According to the Census Bureau, Vermillion's median household income is $107,188, about the same as the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $106,318). The median age is 43.6, 91.4% of households own their home and 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population429151 households
Median household income$107,188Dakota Co. $106,318 · MN $89,062
Median home value$319,300Dakota Co. $381,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,208Dakota Co. $1,548 · MN $1,280
Homeowners91.4%Dakota Co. 74.9% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.4%Dakota Co. 45% · MN 39.4%
Median age43.6Dakota Co. 38.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes94.7%Median year built: 1973

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

Population trend

How fast is Vermillion growing?

Vermillion's population shrank 3.8% between 2020 and 2024, from 446 to 429 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Vermillion population, 2020–2024
4204304404504602020202120222023202444520204452021442202243520234324292024429

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
2020445
2021442
2022435
2023432
2024429

School planning

Which schools serve a Vermillion address?

  • Hastings 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

By ZIP code

What does Vermillion look like by ZIP code?

2 ZIP codes cover most of Vermillion.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5508593%$311,800$107,50090.8%Homes for sale
550337%$358,700$103,98880.4%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 Vermillion?

Vermillion has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away.

All Twin Cities lake homes

No named lakes of 10 acres or more touch the city on Census maps.

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Vermillion?

Vermillion residents' average one-way commute is 20.9 minutes (Census ACS). 89.2% drive alone, 0% take public transit and 5.4% work from home.

Average commute20.9 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone89.2%of workers
Public transit0%of workers
Work from home5.4%of workers

Drive times from Vermillion

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

Economy & jobs

Where do Vermillion residents work?

The largest share of employed Vermillion residents work in construction (16.8%), followed by education, health care and social assistance (16.8%). The unemployment rate averaged 2.1% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

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

Industries Vermillion residents work in
  1. Construction16.8%
  2. Education, health care and social assistance16.8%
  3. Retail trade14.1%
  4. Manufacturing11.4%
  5. Other services9.7%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food9.2%

City comparison

How does Vermillion compare to Coates, Hampton and Hastings?

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

MetricVermillionCoatesHamptonHastings
Population (2024)42913671422,502
Change since 2020-3.8%-4.9%-3.8%+1.5%
Median home value$319K$240K$318K$322K
Median household income$107K$82K$110K$94K
Median gross rent$1,208$1,146$1,083$1,183
Homeowners91.4%65.6%95.5%76.4%
Median age43.636.83741
Average commute20.9 min24.6 min29 min25.3 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis43 min37 min46 min43 min

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

Cost of ownership

What will a Vermillion home cost you each month?

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

Enter an interest rate to see a monthly estimate.

Selling in Vermillion

What's required to sell a home in Vermillion?

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

Who should buy a home in Vermillion?

  • 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. Hastings 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 Vermillion?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Dakota 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 Vermillion homes this weekend?

Found a Vermillion 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.

Vermillion FAQ

What do Vermillion buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Vermillion?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Vermillion at $319,300, 16% lower than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $381,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Vermillion homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Vermillion, MN?

About 429 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 3.8% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Vermillion?

Hastings 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 Vermillion from downtown Minneapolis?

About 43 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 34 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 20.9 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Vermillion a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Vermillion has a median household income of $107,188, 91.4% homeownership and a 20.9-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.

What does it cost to rent in Vermillion?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,208 a month, compared with $1,548 in Dakota County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Vermillion?

55085 and 55033 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

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

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 Vermillion require an inspection to sell a home?

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