Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Mayer, MN
$415,900Median listing price
CarverArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Mayer
Mayer (~2,450 in 2020) is a fast-growing small city along the South Fork of the Crow River at the northwest edge of Carver County (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Motto: "A Rising Community" — and the numbers back it: population grew 216% from 2000 to 2010 and another 40% to 2020, with half of all households having children under 18 and a median age of 32.3.
Home prices in Mayer
The median listing price in Mayer is $415,900.
Top places in Mayer
- Mayer Blazers baseball field
- South Fork of the Crow River (per Wikipedia).
- City Hall and Community Building (per Wikipedia).
- Zion Lutheran area
Commuting from Mayer
- No rail or scheduled express bus documented; commuters drive to park-and-rides in Watertown or farther east.
- Highway access: **MN-25** is the main route; **MN-7** passes nearby (per Wikipedia).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~42–50 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~50–60 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Mayer FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mayer, MN?
The median listing price in Mayer is $415,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Mayer, MN?
No rail or scheduled express bus documented; commuters drive to park-and-rides in Watertown or farther east.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.