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Downtown Wayzata & Lake Street
Shopping & DiningThe walkable heart of town: shops, restaurants, and coffee along Lake Street, steps from the water.
Lake St & Superior Blvd, Wayzata, MN 55391
Wayzata & Lake Minnetonka
Lakeside village life on Lake Minnetonka.
Wayzata is a small lakeside village on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka in Hennepin County, west of downtown Minneapolis. This guide pulls together the numbers a buyer asks about first — prices and commutes — and the practical details that rarely make it onto a listing page. Every figure below names its source and date, so you can see exactly how current it is.
Wayzata at a Glance
Population
4,434
2020 census.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 census (verified Nov 7, 2026)
Median Home Sale Price
$1,037,500
Median sold price over the 12 months ending October 2026. The October 2026 monthly median was $910,000 — Wayzata is a small market, so monthly medians swing sharply; the 12-month figure is the steadier read. Wayzata’s market runs high, with lake homes and downtown condos setting the top end.
Source: InfoSparks (NorthstarMLS), October 2026
Drive to Downtown Minneapolis
A short drive east
On I-394 / Highway 12.
Transit
Route 645
Metro Transit Route 645 runs limited-stop from the Wayzata Blvd Park & Ride to downtown Minneapolis via I-394.
Source: Metro Transit
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Getting Around
Wayzata sits on Highway 12 at the edge of Lake Minnetonka, with I-394 a short drive south — downtown Minneapolis is a short drive east. Lake Street runs through the walkable downtown, and the Dakota Rail Regional Trail follows the lakeshore for biking and walking. In summer, the lake itself is part of getting around: boats, marinas, and public docks are woven into daily life here.
By bus: Metro Transit Route 645 runs limited-stop from the Wayzata Blvd Park & Ride to downtown Minneapolis via I-394.
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Everyday Life
Downtown Wayzata is genuinely walkable: coffee, restaurants, and shops along Lake Street, a beach and a marina within steps, and the depot lawn as the town’s front yard. Groceries and errands are close by, and the housing mix runs from lake homes and downtown condos to quiet residential neighborhoods a few minutes from the water.
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Local Character
Wayzata calls itself a lakeside village, and it earns it — a small downtown on the water, a historic train depot, and a shoreline that shapes everything about the place. It’s the kind of town where the lake is the calendar: sailing and beach days in summer, quiet shoreline walks in fall, and a downtown that stays lit and lively through winter.
What Only a Local Would Tell You
The best seat in Wayzata isn’t in a restaurant — it’s on the depot lawn or the beach at sunset, watching the boats come in. And if you’re house-hunting here, know that Wayzata’s market moves on its own rhythm: lakefront and downtown homes are a different world from the residential neighborhoods just a few minutes inland, and a local read on which is which is worth more than any online estimate.
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Map & Local Hot Spots
The fastest way to get a feel for Wayzata is to see what surrounds the water. Use the map to explore the downtown and shoreline — the pins match the numbered spots below — then tap any pin or card to jump between the map and the list. Every spot links out to Google Maps, where you can zoom in, check the surrounding streets, and get directions.
The interactive map isn’t available right now — every hot spot is listed below with its address and a Google Maps link.
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Wayzata Beach
Beach & LakeThe city’s public beach on Lake Minnetonka: sand, swimming, and a front-row view of the bay — the town’s summer living room.
220 Grove Ln E, Wayzata, MN 55391
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Wayzata Depot
History & MuseumThe historic 1906 train depot on the lakeshore, now a museum and the backdrop for community events — the town’s most photographed building.
402 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391
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Dakota Rail Regional Trail
TrailA 13.5-mile paved regional trail that follows the lakeshore through Wayzata — biking, walking, and running with the lake on one side the whole way.
175 Grove Lane, Wayzata, MN 55391
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Shaver Park
ParkA neighborhood park near the lake with a playground, open green space, and trails — a quiet local favorite.
Grove Lane E, next to Wayzata Beach
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Klapprich Park
Park & SportsA community park with sports fields, a playground, and trails — where local games and gatherings happen.
340 Park St E, Wayzata, MN 55391
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Broadway Docks
Marina & LakeThe working waterfront: public docks and seating on Wayzata Bay at Broadway Ave & Lake St — the reason so many people picture themselves here. Check posted rules and dock availability before you go.
Broadway Ave & Lake St, Wayzata, MN 55391
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Wayzata Farmers Market
MarketA seasonal farmers market at the Promenade — local produce, flowers, and makers through the growing season. Days and hours change by season, so check the current schedule before you go.
850 Lake St N, Wayzata, MN 55391
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Panoway Lakewalk
Lake & TrailsA 1,200-foot lakewalk along Wayzata Bay from Broadway Ave to the Depot, with lakeside seating and community docks — an easy walk with water views any time of year.
Wayzata Bay, Broadway Ave to the Depot, Wayzata, MN 55391
A note for dog lovers: Dogs stay leashed around Wayzata’s trails and shoreline — check the city’s leash rules and beach signage before your visit.
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Allison Deal · Pemberton Real Estate
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