Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to North Branch, MN
$406,900Median listing price
ChisagoArea
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About North Branch
North Branch is the largest city in Chisago County, a growing I-35 corridor community that blends commuter subdivisions with a small-town downtown. Housing is mostly 1990s–2010s single-family developments plus in-town neighborhoods; it is the county's retail and services hub, drawing shoppers from surrounding townships.
Home prices in North Branch
The median listing price in North Branch is $406,900.
Top places in North Branch
- Downtown North Branch shops and restaurants
- The I-35 commercial corridor
- North Branch's city parks and trail system
- Nearby Fish Lake County Park
- Harder Park and community events
- Access to the Sunrise River for paddling
Commuting from North Branch
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 45–50 minutes via I-35 S.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 40–45 minutes via I-35 S.
- **Transit:** No fixed-route transit; car-dependent.
- **Highway access:** I-35, MN-95.
North Branch FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Branch, MN?
The median listing price in North Branch is $406,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from North Branch, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 45–50 minutes via I-35 S.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.