Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Waverly, MN
$349,900Median listing price
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About Waverly
Waverly is a small lakeside city in southwestern Wright County, Minnesota, motto "A rich past and a bright tomorrow." Population 1,900 at the 2020 census. Laid out in 1869 when the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad arrived, named after Waverly, New York, and incorporated in 1881.
Home prices in Waverly
The median listing price in Waverly is $349,900.
Top places in Waverly
- Big Waverly Lake
- 1939 Waverly Village Hall
- Downtown Waverly on Highway 12
- Nearby Howard Lake and the Wright County Fairgrounds.
- Crow River trails and area lakes.
Commuting from Waverly
- Car commute via U.S. Highway 12 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Just southwest of Montrose, roughly 35 miles west of the Twin Cities.
- Approximate drive to downtown Minneapolis: **~40–50 minutes** (approximate); to downtown St. Paul: **~50–60 minutes** (approximate).
Waverly FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waverly, MN?
The median listing price in Waverly is $349,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Waverly, MN?
Car commute via U.S. Highway 12 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.