Cedar, MN

Cedar, Minnesota is a small town located in Hennepin County. The population of Cedar was 2,812 as of the 2010 census. Cedar is located in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and has easy access to both Minneapolis and St. Paul. The town was founded in 1856 and named after the cedar trees that grow near the town site.

Real estate in Cedar is primarily residential with a few commercial properties mixed in. The median sale price for homes in Cedar was $269,000 as of May 2016 according to Zillow.com. There are a variety of housing types available including single family homes, condos, and townhomes. Many of the homes were built between 1940 and 1990 which makes them relatively new compared to other areas of Minnesota.

The schools in Cedar are generally good quality with strong academic programs. There are six elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12). The majority of residents attend schools within the Twin Cities metro area which makes transportation easy for most families.