Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Watertown, MN
$409,900Median listing price
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About Watertown
Watertown (~4,700 in 2020) is a small city on the South Fork of the Crow River at the far northwest edge of the metro, motto "Heart of the Luce Line Trail" (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Platted 1858, incorporated 1877, named for Watertown Township.
Home prices in Watertown
The median listing price in Watertown is $409,900.
Top places in Watertown
- Luce Line Trail
- South Fork of the Crow River (per Wikipedia).
- Uptown Watertown
- Watertown–Mayer High School campus (per Wikipedia).
- Nearby Lake Mary / Crow River parks and access points.
Commuting from Watertown
- No rail or scheduled express bus documented; SouthWest Transit's western service and MVTA options require driving to a park-and-ride.
- Highway access: **MN-25** is the main route (per Wikipedia).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~40–48 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~48–58 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Watertown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Watertown, MN?
The median listing price in Watertown is $409,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Watertown, MN?
No rail or scheduled express bus documented; SouthWest Transit's western service and MVTA options require driving to a park-and-ride.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.