Finlayson, MN

Finlayson is a small town located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The population was 1,814 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

Finlayson was founded in 1892 and named for John Finlay, a Scottish immigrant who settled in the area. The town's economy was initially based on agriculture and lumber production, but today it is largely a bedroom community for Minneapolis and St. Paul. The town has two commercial districts: one along Highway 55 and the other along Highway 169. There are also several churches, a post office, several restaurants and convenience stores, as well as a public library.

The median price of single-family homes in Finlayson was $211,500 in January 2016 according to data from Zillow® . This compares favorably with the statewide median of $161,000 and indicates that Finlayson is an affordable place to live if you are looking for a single-family home. In addition to single-family homes, there are also plenty of condos available for sale in Finlayson – most averaging around 900 square feet – making it an ideal place to call home if you are looking for something smaller than a traditional house but still want some space.