Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Big Lake, MN
$390,000Median listing price
SherburneArea
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About Big Lake
Big Lake is a growing Sherburne County city on the shores of Big Lake and Lake Mitchell, blending lake living with US-10 commuter access. Housing mixes lakefront homes, established neighborhoods, and fast-growing new subdivisions; the small downtown along Eagle Lake Rd has been revitalizing.
Home prices in Big Lake
The median listing price in Big Lake is $390,000.
Top places in Big Lake
- Big Lake and Lake Mitchell
- Lakeside Park and the city's lake beaches
- Downtown Big Lake's revitalizing main street
- The former Northstar station site
- Nearby Mississippi riverfront
- Big Lake's farmers market and community events
Commuting from Big Lake
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 40–45 minutes via US-10 E.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 50–55 minutes via US-10 E and I-694 E.
- **Transit:** The former Northstar station (Big Lake) closed when regular commuter rail was discontinued after the first weekend of January 2026; a weekday commuter-bus pilot now connects Big Lake riders toward the metro. Metro Transit options are otherwise limited.
- **Highway access:** US-10, MN-25.
Big Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Big Lake, MN?
The median listing price in Big Lake is $390,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Big Lake, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 40–45 minutes via US-10 E.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.