State directory

Minnesota

62 verified towns

Minnesota currently has 62 verified Townsteading towns. Populations range from 1,018 to 4,663 residents, with a median of 2,286.5. Across the 62 towns with reported values, median home values center near $236,400. The typical town is about 44 minutes from its nearest regional center by car; the longest modeled drive is 60 minutes. 29 of 62 towns score 60 or higher on the nationally normalized walkability scale (state median 58). The most common regional centers are Rochester, MN (15 towns); St. Cloud, MN (15 towns); Blaine, MN (7 towns).

Median population: 2,287
Typical median home value: $236,400
Typical regional drive: 44 minutes
Median walkability: 58.4

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Albany, Minnesota

73.6

Population: 2,873
Median home value: $238,500
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 36 minutes
Walkability: 65.1

Annandale, Minnesota

67.2

Population: 3,801
Median home value: $251,800
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 38 minutes
Walkability: 48.3

Arlington, Minnesota

81.9

Population: 2,340
Median home value: $206,300
Nearest regional city: Eden Prairie
Drive time: 60 minutes
Walkability: 52.1

Barnesville, Minnesota

77.4

Population: 2,767
Median home value: $248,700
Nearest regional city: Fargo
Drive time: 37 minutes
Walkability: 75.8

Blooming Prairie, Minnesota

85.0

Population: 1,935
Median home value: $161,300
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 53 minutes
Walkability: 64.3

Braham, Minnesota

72.2

Population: 1,789
Median home value: $196,800
Nearest regional city: Blaine
Drive time: 52 minutes
Walkability: 42.0

Caledonia, Minnesota

87.7

Population: 2,768
Median home value: $157,900
Nearest regional city: La Crosse
Drive time: 41 minutes
Walkability: 65.3

Cannon Falls, Minnesota

69.8

Population: 4,209
Median home value: $263,300
Nearest regional city: Lakeville
Drive time: 42 minutes
Walkability: 68.0

Chatfield, Minnesota

77.8

Population: 3,018
Median home value: $241,600
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 29 minutes
Walkability: 77.5

Cokato, Minnesota

75.7

Population: 2,793
Median home value: $223,300
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 57 minutes
Walkability: 69.1

Cold Spring, Minnesota

54.9

Population: 4,329
Median home value: $280,400
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 27 minutes
Walkability: 44.2

Dassel, Minnesota

71.2

Population: 1,524
Median home value: $236,800
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 50 minutes
Walkability: 58.4

Dodge Center, Minnesota

82.7

Population: 2,951
Median home value: $197,600
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 28 minutes
Walkability: 74.2

Dundas, Minnesota

66.1

Population: 1,833
Median home value: $325,800
Nearest regional city: Lakeville
Drive time: 33 minutes
Walkability: 70.1

Eden Valley, Minnesota

86.7

Population: 1,062
Median home value: $161,300
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 44 minutes
Walkability: 39.2

Elgin, Minnesota

77.5

Population: 1,137
Median home value: $232,200
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 30 minutes
Walkability: 34.8

Foley, Minnesota

73.9

Population: 2,650
Median home value: $203,800
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 28 minutes
Walkability: 66.8

Goodhue, Minnesota

77.1

Population: 1,247
Median home value: $243,500
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 43 minutes
Walkability: 50.0

Goodview, Minnesota

70.0

Population: 4,122
Median home value: $254,200
Nearest regional city: La Crosse
Drive time: 48 minutes
Walkability: 48.3

Grand Meadow, Minnesota

86.4

Population: 1,159
Median home value: $188,000
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 35 minutes
Walkability: 66.9

Harris, Minnesota

69.7

Population: 1,139
Median home value: $306,000
Nearest regional city: Blaine
Drive time: 49 minutes
Walkability: 23.4

Hawley, Minnesota

73.0

Population: 2,285
Median home value: $280,400
Nearest regional city: Fargo
Drive time: 37 minutes
Walkability: 66.1

Hayfield, Minnesota

83.3

Population: 1,358
Median home value: $186,600
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 38 minutes
Walkability: 65.4

Howard Lake, Minnesota

73.8

Population: 2,288
Median home value: $273,600
Nearest regional city: Plymouth
Drive time: 55 minutes
Walkability: 41.8

Kenyon, Minnesota

79.7

Population: 1,885
Median home value: $216,800
Nearest regional city: Lakeville
Drive time: 57 minutes
Walkability: 47.3

Le Sueur, Minnesota

72.5

Population: 4,210
Median home value: $244,000
Nearest regional city: Eden Prairie
Drive time: 55 minutes
Walkability: 52.4

Lester Prairie, Minnesota

80.0

Population: 1,881
Median home value: $237,400
Nearest regional city: Eden Prairie
Drive time: 50 minutes
Walkability: 56.5

Lewiston, Minnesota

83.3

Population: 1,514
Median home value: $213,600
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 46 minutes
Walkability: 41.3

Mantorville, Minnesota

63.7

Population: 1,106
Median home value: $305,500
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 29 minutes
Walkability: 54.3

Maple Lake, Minnesota

77.4

Population: 2,216
Median home value: $246,800
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 42 minutes
Walkability: 53.4

Martin Lake, Minnesota

62.8

Population: 1,068
Median home value: $498,400
Nearest regional city: Blaine
Drive time: 37 minutes
Walkability: 27.4

Mayer, Minnesota

66.2

Population: 2,563
Median home value: $342,700
Nearest regional city: Eden Prairie
Drive time: 38 minutes
Walkability: 53.7

Medford, Minnesota

73.1

Population: 1,377
Median home value: $249,600
Nearest regional city: Lakeville
Drive time: 46 minutes
Walkability: 52.7

Melrose, Minnesota

73.1

Population: 3,888
Median home value: $207,200
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 48 minutes
Walkability: 70.5

Milaca, Minnesota

72.8

Population: 3,041
Median home value: $203,400
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 44 minutes
Walkability: 76.9

Montgomery, Minnesota

73.8

Population: 3,539
Median home value: $234,700
Nearest regional city: Lakeville
Drive time: 47 minutes
Walkability: 65.2

Montrose, Minnesota

69.2

Population: 3,986
Median home value: $275,700
Nearest regional city: Maple Grove
Drive time: 53 minutes
Walkability: 52.7

Moose Lake, Minnesota

71.9

Population: 2,948
Median home value: $205,000
Nearest regional city: Duluth
Drive time: 51 minutes
Walkability: 61.2

Morristown, Minnesota

86.2

Population: 1,023
Median home value: $184,800
Nearest regional city: Lakeville
Drive time: 48 minutes
Walkability: 61.2

Norwood Young America, Minnesota

59.7

Population: 3,777
Median home value: $299,300
Nearest regional city: Eden Prairie
Drive time: 35 minutes
Walkability: 46.6

Paynesville, Minnesota

85.9

Population: 2,591
Median home value: $178,200
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 48 minutes
Walkability: 68.0

Plainview, Minnesota

74.5

Population: 3,482
Median home value: $245,300
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 35 minutes
Walkability: 70.8

Preston, Minnesota

83.1

Population: 1,318
Median home value: $185,900
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 50 minutes
Walkability: 78.5

Richmond, Minnesota

75.2

Population: 1,515
Median home value: $241,300
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 33 minutes
Walkability: 62.3

Royalton, Minnesota

75.6

Population: 1,274
Median home value: $215,300
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 36 minutes
Walkability: 45.7

Rush City, Minnesota

62.8

Population: 3,300
Median home value: $233,100
Nearest regional city: Blaine
Drive time: 54 minutes
Walkability: 47.0

Rushford, Minnesota

80.1

Population: 1,849
Median home value: $214,800
Nearest regional city: La Crosse
Drive time: 56 minutes
Walkability: 64.8

Sauk Centre, Minnesota

63.3

Population: 4,663
Median home value: $225,700
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 56 minutes
Walkability: 69.3

Shafer, Minnesota

78.8

Population: 1,212
Median home value: $242,800
Nearest regional city: Blaine
Drive time: 45 minutes
Walkability: 29.3

Spring Grove, Minnesota

87.9

Population: 1,206
Median home value: $156,000
Nearest regional city: La Crosse
Drive time: 53 minutes
Walkability: 61.2

Spring Valley, Minnesota

85.8

Population: 2,431
Median home value: $160,800
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 40 minutes
Walkability: 59.4

St. Charles, Minnesota

73.3

Population: 4,090
Median home value: $256,600
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 32 minutes
Walkability: 78.5

Stacy, Minnesota

65.6

Population: 4,367
Median home value: $323,800
Nearest regional city: Blaine
Drive time: 36 minutes
Walkability: 40.5

Taylors Falls, Minnesota

68.3

Population: 1,054
Median home value: $275,200
Nearest regional city: Blaine
Drive time: 51 minutes
Walkability: 57.4

Two Harbors, Minnesota

77.1

Population: 3,443
Median home value: $206,800
Nearest regional city: Duluth
Drive time: 43 minutes
Walkability: 79.6

Wanamingo, Minnesota

71.3

Population: 1,111
Median home value: $269,200
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 38 minutes
Walkability: 43.0

Warren, Minnesota

88.8

Population: 1,558
Median home value: $148,400
Nearest regional city: Grand Forks
Drive time: 60 minutes
Walkability: 41.2

Waterville, Minnesota

73.2

Population: 1,757
Median home value: $236,000
Nearest regional city: Lakeville
Drive time: 57 minutes
Walkability: 61.9

Watkins, Minnesota

92.3

Population: 1,018
Median home value: $149,100
Nearest regional city: St. Cloud
Drive time: 36 minutes
Walkability: 38.7

Waverly, Minnesota

70.6

Population: 2,293
Median home value: $323,100
Nearest regional city: Plymouth
Drive time: 46 minutes
Walkability: 56.5

Winsted, Minnesota

78.8

Population: 2,209
Median home value: $201,900
Nearest regional city: Plymouth
Drive time: 58 minutes
Walkability: 73.8

Zumbrota, Minnesota

72.3

Population: 4,072
Median home value: $249,300
Nearest regional city: Rochester
Drive time: 32 minutes
Walkability: 58.3