Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Belle Plaine, MN
$378,700Median listing price
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About Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine (~7,400 in 2020) — French for "Beautiful Prairie" — is a Minnesota River valley town in southwestern Scott County (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Townsite selected 1853; from 1868 to 1974 it was incorporated as a borough, the only one in Minnesota.
Home prices in Belle Plaine
The median listing price in Belle Plaine is $378,700.
Top places in Belle Plaine
- Historic Main Street
- Minnesota River and valley bluffs (per Wikipedia).
- MN-25 river bridge on the north side (per Wikipedia).
- City parks along the river (well-known; not cross-checked).
- Nearby: Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area? (excluded
Commuting from Belle Plaine
- Limited transit; **US-169** is the main artery north to the metro, **MN-25** crosses the river (per Wikipedia).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~40–50 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~45–55 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Belle Plaine FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Belle Plaine, MN?
The median listing price in Belle Plaine is $378,700. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Belle Plaine, MN?
Limited transit; **US-169** is the main artery north to the metro, **MN-25** crosses the river (per Wikipedia).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.