Kerkhoven, MN

Kerkhoven is a small town located in southeastern Minnesota. The population was 1,711 at the 2010 census. Kerkhoven is known for its antique shops and apple orchards. The town was founded in 1856 and named after the Dutch village of Kerkhove.

Real estate in Kerkhoven is mostly residential with a few commercial properties. The median sale price for homes in Kerkhoven was $128,000 in 2016. There are a total of 553 housing units in the town according to the 2016 census data. The majority of homes are single family dwellings (71%), while 23% are multi-family dwellings and 3% are vacant units.

The average commute time to work for residents of Kerkhoven is 26 minutes according to the 2016 American Community Survey data. The majority of workers (81%) commute to jobs within 10 miles of their home while 19% commute more than 20 miles away from their home. There are a total of three businesses located in Kerkhoven according to the 2016 American Community Survey data: two restaurants and one convenience store/gas station.