Compare cities · September 2026
Belle Plaine vs. Le Sueur
Belle Plaine's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1999 against 1964. Belle Plaine is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 58 minutes by car, against 74. The two are about 12 miles apart, roughly a 19-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Belle Plaine | Le Sueur |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $349,995 | — |
| Change from a year earlier | +6.9% | — |
| Homes sold | 128 | — |
| Days on market | 41 | — |
| Share of original list price | 98.7% | — |
| Price per square foot | $186 | — |
| New listings | 172 | — |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 40 | — |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 4.1 | — |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Belle Plaine | Le Sueur |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $318,200 | $244,000 |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1964 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 85% | 68% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84% | 70% |
| Median rent | $1,342 | $880 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Belle Plaine | Le Sueur |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 7,444 | 4,230 |
| Land area | 6 sq mi | 5.2 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 58 min | 74 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 66 min | 81 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 54 min | 69 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 50 min | 66 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 60 min | 77 min |
| Average commute to work | 26 min | 23.8 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 1 | 1 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Belle Plaine
School districts: Belle Plaine Public School District
Largest lakes: Horse Shoe Lake (23 acres)
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Belle Plaine or Le Sueur?
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Belle Plaine, about 58 minutes by car in light traffic (74 from Le Sueur). To downtown Saint Paul: 66 minutes from Belle Plaine, 81 from Le Sueur.
How far apart are Belle Plaine and Le Sueur?
About 12 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 19 minutes by car.
Which has more lakes, Belle Plaine or Le Sueur?
They have the same number: 1 lakes of 10+ acres touch Belle Plaine (largest: Horse Shoe Lake) and 1 touch Le Sueur (largest: Bucks Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Belle Plaine and Le Sueur?
Belle Plaine: Belle Plaine Public School District. Le Sueur: Le Sueur-Henderson School District. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Belle Plaine or Le Sueur?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
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