Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Minnetonka, MN
$480,000Median listing price
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About Minnetonka
Minnetonka is a large west-metro suburb wrapping around the eastern bays of Lake Minnetonka. Housing spans lakeshore estates, mid-century ramblers, and dense apartment/townhome growth near Ridgedale Center and the Opus business campus.



Home prices in Minnetonka
The median listing price in Minnetonka is $480,000.
Top places in Minnetonka
- Ridgedale Center
- Gray's Bay Dam
- Lake Minnetonka (east bays: Gray's, Gideon's, St. Alban's)
- Big Willow Park
- Minnetonka Regional Trail
- Purgatory Creek Park
- Shady Oak Beach (adjacent Hopkins)
- Opus business campus
Commuting from Minnetonka
- Southwest light-rail (Green Line extension) under construction, expected to open in 2027, with a planned **Opus station** in Minnetonka; SouthWest Transit and Metro Transit express buses.
- Major corridors: I-394, Hwy 62, Hwy 7, I-494.
- Approximate drive to downtown Minneapolis: **~18 minutes** (approximate); to downtown St. Paul: **~25 minutes** (approximate).
Minnetonka FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Minnetonka, MN?
The median listing price in Minnetonka is $480,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Minnetonka, MN?
Southwest light-rail (Green Line extension) under construction, expected to open in 2027, with a planned **Opus station** in Minnetonka; SouthWest Transit and Metro Transit express buses.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.