Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Elk River, MN
$450,000Median listing price
SherburneArea
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About Elk River
Elk River is the Sherburne County seat, a growing city at the confluence of the Elk and Mississippi Rivers. Known as Minnesota's "Energy City" for its hydroelectric history, it blends a historic downtown with fast-growing subdivisions and extensive parks — the city maintains over 50 parks.
Home prices in Elk River
The median listing price in Elk River is $450,000.
Top places in Elk River
- Oliver H. Kelley Farm
- Downtown Elk River's historic main street
- Orono Park
- Woodland Trails Regional Park
- Bailey Point Nature Preserve at the Elk/Mississippi confluence
- Hillside City Park
- The Mississippi and Elk Rivers
Commuting from Elk River
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 30–35 minutes via US-169 S/US-10 E.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 40–45 minutes via US-169 S and I-694 E.
- **Transit:** The former Northstar station (Elk River) closed when regular commuter rail was discontinued after the first weekend of January 2026; a weekday commuter-bus pilot now connects Elk River riders toward the metro. Metro Transit express options are otherwise limited.
- **Highway access:** US-169, US-10, MN-101.
Elk River FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Elk River, MN?
The median listing price in Elk River is $450,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Elk River, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 30–35 minutes via US-169 S/US-10 E.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.