Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Winthrop, MN
$255,000Median listing price
SibleyArea
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About Winthrop
Winthrop is the largest of the Sibley County towns in this batch, with about 1,332 residents. A post office has operated here since 1882 and the city incorporated in 1910 at the junction of Minnesota Highways 15 and 19, where the south branch of the Rush River begins.
Home prices in Winthrop
The median listing price in Winthrop is $255,000.
Top places in Winthrop
- Winthrop City Park (600 Main St N, 10-acre park with sports courts, fields, and skate park)
- Winthrop Veterans Memorial
- Downtown Main Street
- GFW High School campus
- Short drive to New Ulm's shops, dining, and services
Commuting from Winthrop
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 75–85 minutes via MN-15 and US-169.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 70–80 minutes via MN-15 and US-169.
- **To New Ulm (nearest regional center):** approximately 25–30 minutes via MN-15.
- **Transit:** No fixed-route transit; car-dependent.
- **Highway access:** MN-15, MN-19.
Winthrop FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Winthrop, MN?
The median listing price in Winthrop is $255,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Winthrop, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 75–85 minutes via MN-15 and US-169.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.