Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Howard Lake, MN
$395,000Median listing price
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About Howard Lake
Howard Lake is a small city in southwest Wright County, Minnesota, on the south shore of its namesake lake, motto "Home Of The Good Neighbor." Population 2,071 at the 2020 census. Founded in the 1850s–60s as a railroad station and platted in 1869, it hosts the annual Wright County Fair.
Home prices in Howard Lake
The median listing price in Howard Lake is $395,000.
Top places in Howard Lake
- Wright County Fair
- Howard Lake
- 1904 Howard Lake City Hall
- Downtown Highway 12 corridor
- Lake Ann, Dutch Lake, Smith Lake, Mallard Pass Lake
- Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted school campus.
Commuting from Howard Lake
- Car commute via U.S. Highway 12.
- Roughly 40–45 miles west of the Twin Cities on the Highway 12 corridor.
- Approximate drive to downtown Minneapolis: **~45–55 minutes** (approximate); to downtown St. Paul: **~55–65 minutes** (approximate).
Howard Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Howard Lake, MN?
The median listing price in Howard Lake is $395,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Howard Lake, MN?
Car commute via U.S. Highway 12.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.