Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Gem Lake, MN
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About Gem Lake
Gem Lake is a tiny residential city in Ramsey County, northeast of St. Paul, sitting along U.S. Highway 61 just north of White Bear Lake. One of the smallest cities in the Twin Cities metro, it is a quiet, low-density community of single-family homes with a rural-suburban feel, convenient to the White Bear Lake area's lake access, parks, and shopping.
Home prices in Gem Lake
Home prices in Gem Lake vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Gem Lake
- U.S. Highway 61 corridor
- Nearby White Bear Lake shoreline
- Ramsey County parks and trails
- Nearby retail
Commuting from Gem Lake
- **Downtown St. Paul:** approximately 15–20 minutes via Highway 61 (approximate).
- **Downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 25–30 minutes via I-694/I-35W (approximate).
- **Transit/highways:** U.S. Highway 61 is the main route through town. Public transit is limited; most residents drive.
Gem Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gem Lake, MN?
Home prices in Gem Lake vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Gem Lake, MN?
**Downtown St. Paul:** approximately 15–20 minutes via Highway 61 (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.