Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Nowthen, MN
$700,000Median listing price
AnokaArea
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About Nowthen
Nowthen is a rural-suburban city in western Anoka County that incorporated in 2008 from Burns Township. Housing is acreage lots, newer estate-style homes, and hobby farms; the city has intentionally kept a rural character with large minimum lot sizes.



Home prices in Nowthen
The median listing price in Nowthen is $700,000.
Top places in Nowthen
- Nowthen Heritage Festival and Threshing Show
- Horse properties and farmland along the city's rural roads
- Nearby Elk River's Mississippi riverfront parks
- Rum River access points
- The city's trail connections
Commuting from Nowthen
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 30–35 minutes via MN-47 S or US-169 S.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 40–45 minutes via MN-47 S and I-694 E.
- **Transit:** No fixed-route transit; car-dependent.
- **Highway access:** MN-47, US-169 (nearby).
Nowthen FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Nowthen, MN?
The median listing price in Nowthen is $700,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Nowthen, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 30–35 minutes via MN-47 S or US-169 S.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.