Allemarinda and James Wyer House · National Register of Historic Places
Excelsior’s story
149 years in pictures
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1877Excelsior is settled
ExcelsiorMN
A town of 2,570, settled in 1877. A typical home worth about $813K.
Population
2,570
+7.6% since 2010
Typical home
$813K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$103K
median
Median age
47.1
years
Jobs based here
1,685
A job hub
What makes Excelsior stand out
The 3 things Excelsior does most differently from other towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,625 people come to Excelsior for work
Where Excelsior’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,685jobs based in Excelsior
6%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Excelsior’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →57°
Clear
H 64° · L 43°
Local news
All →- Donna Mae Blunt (Moore)Star Tribune · Sep 13
- Evonne PettStar Tribune · Sep 6
- Rhoda Kathryn BrooksStar Tribune · Aug 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Excelsior. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Excelsior home is worth about $813K
The typical Excelsior home is worth about $813,000, about the same as a year ago, 132% above the Minnesota typical home.
$813KZillow home value
Typical home value
Excelsior$813K
Minnesota$351K
Market temperature
34
days on market
98%
sale-to-list price
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Excelsior’s public schools outperform 99% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Excelsior’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 99% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Elementary | K–5 | 707 | A+ |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School Private | PK–8 | 93 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Outdoors
5.3% of Excelsior is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
5.3%conserved
5.3%
conserved · 30 of 559 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#124
most conserved land in MN
#8
most walkable in MN
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Excelsior Commons | 0.2 mi | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Excelsior beats the Minnesota average on 16 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
A+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
16 better14 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Excelsior | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.7% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4% | 5.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.5% |
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
9.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
97th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Excelsior
Most working residents leave Excelsior for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (16%), Minnetonka (9%) and Eden Prairie (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Excelsior6%
Minneapolis16%
Minnetonka9%
Eden Prairie8%
St. Paul5%
12 mi
median commute distance
1,685
jobs based in Excelsior
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1987
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Excelsior has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
55″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall39–57°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Landmarks
4 places in Excelsior on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Excelsior
Lakeside city in Minnesota, United States
Excelsior ( ek-SEL-see-ər) is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. A western suburb of the Twin Cities, Excelsior is about 16 miles (26 km) southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Its population was 2,355 at the 2020 census. Excelsior's commercial district along Water Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the town has many historic Victorian-era houses. Located on Lake Minnetonka's southern shore, the city serves as a local destination for shoppers, boaters, and restaurant-goers.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1877
- Population
- 2,355
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 955 ft
- ZIP code
- 55331
- Area code
- 952
Excelsior’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Excelsior.
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