Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Delano, MN
$477,755Median listing price
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About Delano
Delano (DEH-lə-noh) is a fast-growing city on the western outskirts of the Twin Cities metro in Wright County, Minnesota, motto "The Spirit of Community." Population 6,484 at the 2020 census. Platted in 1868 and named for railroad official Francis Roach Delano, it sits along the South Fork of the Crow River with a historic downtown core (three National Register buildings: the 1880s Eagle Newspaper Office, 1888 Delano Village Hall, and 1893 Simon Weldele House).
Home prices in Delano
The median listing price in Delano is $477,755.
Top places in Delano
- Delano 4th of July Celebration
- Central Park
- South Fork Crow River and River Front Park
- Historic downtown: 1888 Delano Village Hall, 1880s Eagle Newspaper Office, 1893 Simon Weldele House (National Register, per Wikipedia).
- Delano Lanes & Entertainment Center
- Apple Jack Orchards
- Taste of Delano and Pair-A-Dice Cruisers Car Show
- Clearwater Park and the Crow River trails.
Commuting from Delano
- Car commute via U.S. Highway 12; County Roads 6 and 11 also run toward Minneapolis (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- About 30 miles west of the Twin Cities (worldatlas.com).
- Approximate drive to downtown Minneapolis: **~35–45 minutes** (approximate); to downtown St. Paul: **~40–50 minutes** (approximate).
Delano FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Delano, MN?
The median listing price in Delano is $477,755. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Delano, MN?
Car commute via U.S. Highway 12; County Roads 6 and 11 also run toward Minneapolis (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.