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Moving to Lake St. Croix Beach, MN
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About Lake St. Croix Beach
Lake St. Croix Beach is a small river city in Washington County (population under 2,000), nestled along the St. Croix River between St. Marys Point and Lakeland. It's a quiet, laid-back community of classic river cottages and updated single-family homes, with a strong outdoor lifestyle — boating, kayaking, biking, and beach days.
Home prices in Lake St. Croix Beach
Home prices in Lake St. Croix Beach vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Lake St. Croix Beach
- Riverfront Park and Beach
- Pettitt Park
- St. Croix Valley bike trail connections
- Brown's Creek State Trail and Gateway State Trail nearby
Commuting from Lake St. Croix Beach
- Downtown St. Paul is about 20–30 minutes away (approximate) via I-94 or Hwy 95.
- Downtown Minneapolis is about 30–45 minutes (approximate) via I-94.
- Express buses serve nearby corridors; the area is largely car-dependent.
- There is no Green Line service.
Lake St. Croix Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake St. Croix Beach, MN?
Home prices in Lake St. Croix Beach vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Lake St. Croix Beach, MN?
Downtown St. Paul is about 20–30 minutes away (approximate) via I-94 or Hwy 95.
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Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.