Homes for Sale in Crystal, MN
Crystal is a well-connected first-ring suburb in Hennepin County, known for its affordable and charming mid-century homes. The city is anchored by the beautifully redeveloped Becker Park, which serves as a central gathering place for community events. With quick access to Highway 100 and 169, it provides an easy commute to anywhere in the metro.
Why Live in Crystal
Crystal Market Snapshot
Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.
Median Sales Price
% of Original List Price Received
Days on Market
Closed Sales
Homes for Sale
Months Supply
Supply vs. Demand Trends
Crystal Housing Market Today
Here is where the Crystal market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has increased by 3% from last year to $350,000, and a similar trend in price per square foot suggests this is a real move in values rather than a change in the mix of homes selling. Homes are selling 19 days longer than last year, averaging 38 days on market, and sellers are receiving 99.7% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 1.9 months of supply. Active inventory is holding steady at 48 homes for sale.
In this seller's market, buyers should be prepared to act quickly, while sellers can generally expect strong interest if priced correctly.
In Crystal, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Roughly 77% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1959.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,894 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,643 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published September 12, 2026.
Crystal market questions
Is Crystal a buyer's or seller's market?
Crystal was a seller's market in August 2026, with 1.9 months of supply. Under about 3 months generally favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is considered balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers. There were 48 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Crystal?
Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 38 days on market, 19 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 99.7% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Crystal?
Yes. The median sale price rose 2.9% year over year to $350,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $198 to $205), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.
Living in Crystal
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In Crystal, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 21 minutes.
Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
What does it cost to own a home in Crystal?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,894 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,643 a year.
Median home value
$296,100
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$3,643/yr
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$1,894/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$681/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,467/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in Crystal?
About 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1959.
Owner-occupied homes
77%
Higher than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1959
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.
Home age by decade
The share of homes built during each period.
- 2010-20193%
- 2000-20092%
- 1990-19993%
- 1980-19896%
- 1970-197910%
- 1960-196921%
- 1950-195945%
- 1940-19495%
- 1939 or earlier6%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached77%
- Townhome / attached3%
- 2-4 units3%
- 5+ units17%
How do people get around in Crystal?
The average one-way commute is 21 min and 92% of homes have broadband.
Average commute
21 min
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.
How people get to work
The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.
- Drive alone64%
- Carpool10%
- Public transit3%
- Work from home21%
Homes with broadband
92%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
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