Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Center City, MN
$549,900Median listing price
ChisagoArea
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About Center City
Center City is the Chisago County seat, a small city on the shores of North and South Center lakes in the heart of the Chisago Lakes area. Housing is a mix of lake homes, modest in-town houses, and newer developments; it functions as the civic center of the lakes region, with the county courthouse and a quiet, water-oriented lifestyle about an hour from Minneapolis.
Home prices in Center City
The median listing price in Center City is $549,900.
Top places in Center City
- North and South Center Lakes
- The Chisago County courthouse and government center
- Downtown Center City's small shops
- Nearby Chisago Lake and the Chisago Lakes chain
- County parks and lake accesses
Commuting from Center City
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 50–55 minutes via I-35 S.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 45–50 minutes via I-35 S.
- **Transit:** No fixed-route transit; car-dependent.
- **Highway access:** I-35, MN-8.
Center City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Center City, MN?
The median listing price in Center City is $549,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Center City, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 50–55 minutes via I-35 S.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.