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Wayzata, Minnesota
Wayzata Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Wayzata, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Wayzata at a glance?
Wayzata is a west metro city in Hennepin County, home to 4,308 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 4,308 (Census 2024 estimate; -2.8% since 2020)
- Median home value: $1,153,400, 194% higher than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $131,614, 35% higher than Hennepin County
- Homeownership: 59.1% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 19 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 33 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Wayzata Public School District covers about 98% 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 Wayzata homes for sale?
The newest Wayzata listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$3,195,000150 Broadway Avenue S #3C, Wayzata, MN 55391MLS #7167347
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
$2,895,000150 Broadway Avenue S #2B, Wayzata, MN 55391MLS #7167364Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
$2,895,000150 Broadway Avenue S #2A, Wayzata, MN 55391MLS #7167391Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Open Fri, Nov 6 · 7–9 PM$1,925,000233 Broadway Avenue N, Wayzata, MN 55391MLS #7167319Listing courtesy of eXp Realty
$1,300,000345 Gardner Street, Wayzata, MN 55391MLS #7166831Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results
$799,000306 Barry Avenue N, Wayzata, MN 55391MLS #7165813Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka
See all 63 Wayzata homes for sale
- Under $300,000 4
- Under $350,000 4
- Under $400,000 4
- Under $450,000 5
- Under $500,000 5
- Under $600,000 6
- Under $700,000 7
- Under $800,000 11
- Under $1 million 15
- Under $1.5 million 17
- Under $2 million 28
- $1 million and up 48
- Single-family homes 22
- Townhomes 1
- Condos 33
- Multi-family homes 1
- Land and lots 6
- 3+ bedrooms 34
- 4+ bedrooms 25
- 5+ bedrooms 9
- New construction 16
- Lakefront 5
- 1+ acre 21
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. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 8:18 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Wayzata sell for?
Homes sold in Wayzata in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Wayzata 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
Wayzata home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Wayzata was $1,137,000, up 3.4% from the year before, with 87 homes sold.
- Median sale price$1,137,000+3.4% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold87past 12 months
- Days on market99past 12 months
- Months of supply6.7end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Wayzata market report
Living in
What's it like living in Wayzata, MN?
The answer
Wayzata is a west metro city, and it's about 19 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 32 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 48.1% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1988, and 59.1% of households own their home.
Downtown Minneapolis19min
Downtown Saint Paul32min
MSP Airport33min
Mall of America30min
University of Minnesota24min
Hover a community —Wayzata4,308 residents · Hennepin County
Demographics · Wayzata, MN
Who lives in Wayzata?
According to the Census Bureau, Wayzata's median household income is $131,614, 35% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 55.7, 59.1% of households own their home and 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population4,3082,064 households
Median household income$131,614Hennepin Co. $97,653 · MN $89,062
Median home value$1,153,400Hennepin Co. $392,900 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,782Hennepin Co. $1,487 · MN $1,280
Homeowners59.1%Hennepin Co. 62.7% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher72.7%Hennepin Co. 54.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age55.7Hennepin Co. 37.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes48.1%Median year built: 1988
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 Wayzata growing?
Wayzata's population shrank 2.8% between 2020 and 2024, from 4,432 to 4,308 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,420 |
| 2021 | 4,367 |
| 2022 | 4,341 |
| 2023 | 4,296 |
| 2024 | 4,308 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Wayzata address?
- Wayzata Public School Districtabout 98% 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.
By ZIP code
What does Wayzata look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55391 covers most of Wayzata.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55391 | 100% | $923,400 | $174,301 | 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
What lakes and water are in Wayzata?
Wayzata has about 1.6 square miles of water inside city limits. 2 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Wayzata; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Lake Minnetonka14,206 acres
- Gleason Lake167 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Wayzata?
Wayzata residents' average one-way commute is 18.3 minutes (Census ACS). 62.5% drive alone, 0% take public transit and 32% work from home.
Average commute18.3 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone62.5%of workers
Public transit0%of workers
Work from home32%of workers
Drive times from Wayzata
- 19 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 32 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 33 minMSP Airport
- 30 minMall of America
- 24 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Wayzata residents work?
The largest share of employed Wayzata residents work in professional, scientific and management services (21.9%), followed by education, health care and social assistance (19.6%). The unemployment rate averaged 1.7% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Professional, scientific and management services21.9%
- Education, health care and social assistance19.6%
- Retail trade12%
- Wholesale trade9.8%
- Manufacturing9.7%
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food8.8%
City comparison
How does Wayzata compare to Long Lake, Minnetonka Beach and Woodland?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Wayzata, side by side.
| Metric | Wayzata | Long Lake | Minnetonka Beach | Woodland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 4,308 | 1,937 | 537 | 377 |
| Change since 2020 | -2.8% | +10.9% | -1.5% | -1% |
| Median home value | $1,153K | $423K | $2,000K+ | $1,185K |
| Median household income | $132K | $109K | $250K+ | $190K |
| Median gross rent | $1,782 | $1,809 | — | — |
| Homeowners | 59.1% | 74.5% | 96.7% | 96.6% |
| Median age | 55.7 | 42.2 | 49.8 | 55.1 |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 25 min | 24.2 min | 17.9 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 19 min | 24 min | 26 min | 23 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Wayzata home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Wayzata'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 Wayzata
What's required to sell a home in Wayzata?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Wayzata; 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 Wayzata right for you?
Who should buy a home in Wayzata?
- 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. Wayzata 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 Wayzata?
- 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 Wayzata
Stories about Wayzata: new development, parks, local businesses and the housing market.
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This weekend's open houses
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Found a Wayzata 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.
Wayzata FAQ
What do Wayzata buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Wayzata?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Wayzata at $1,153,400, 194% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Wayzata homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Wayzata, MN?
About 4,308 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 2.8% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Wayzata?
Wayzata Public School District (about 98% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Wayzata from downtown Minneapolis?
About 19 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 32 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 18.3 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Wayzata a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Wayzata has a median household income of $131,614, 59.1% homeownership and a 18.3-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 Wayzata?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,782 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Wayzata?
55391 covers 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 Wayzata?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Lake Minnetonka (about 891 acres), Grays Bay (about 77 acres) and Gleason Lake (about 21 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Wayzata?
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 Wayzata require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Wayzata. 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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Which communities are close to Wayzata?
Drive times from Wayzata in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
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