Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Princeton, MN
$380,000Median listing price
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About Princeton
Princeton is a small city that straddles the Sherburne–Mille Lacs county line on the Rum River, serving as the commercial hub for the surrounding rural townships. Housing is a mix of older in-town homes, modest subdivisions, and riverfront properties; it has a classic small-town downtown and draws shoppers from a wide rural radius.



Home prices in Princeton
The median listing price in Princeton is $380,000.
Top places in Princeton
- Downtown Princeton's historic main street
- The Rum River running through town
- Princeton's city parks and community events
- Nearby Spectacle Lake and the area's small lakes
- The US-169 commercial corridor
Commuting from Princeton
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 50–55 minutes via US-169 S.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 55–60 minutes via US-169 S and I-694 E.
- **Transit:** No fixed-route transit; car-dependent.
- **Highway access:** US-169, MN-95.
Princeton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Princeton, MN?
The median listing price in Princeton is $380,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Princeton, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 50–55 minutes via US-169 S.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.