West metro, compared
The nine west-metro towns, side by side
Median price, property taxes, schools, market pace, and size for every Lake Minnetonka and Twin Cities west-metro town Bryce covers — one honest table, sourced and current, instead of nine tabs and a stack of government PDFs.
Prices & days on market: Zillow, updated July 2026· Taxes & population: U.S. Census · School ranks: Niche / U.S. News
| Town | Median price | Property tax | School district | Days on market | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata | $1.66M | ~1.17%median $10,000+/yr | Wayzata · ISD 284#1 in MN | 32 days | 4,354 |
| Orono | $1.62M | ~0.9%median $8,722/yr | Orono · ISD 278#5 in MN | — | 8,195 |
| Deephaven | $1.76M | ~1.1%median $10,300/yr | Minnetonka · ISD 276#2 in MN | — | 3,793 |
| Minnetonka | $407K | ~1.1%median $5,285/yr | Minnetonka · ISD 276#2 in MN | 19 days | 53,064 |
| Eden Prairie | $505K | ~1.1%median $5,158/yr | Eden Prairie · ISD 272#4 in MN | 17 days | 63,051 |
| Excelsior | $818K | ~1.17%median $10,001+/yr | Minnetonka · ISD 276#2 in MN | — | 2,570 |
| Shorewood | $975K | ~1.05%median $7,414/yr | Minnetonka · ISD 276#2 in MN | — | 7,647 |
| Minnetrista | $844K | ~0.9%median $6,038/yr | Westonka · ISD 277#17 in MN | — | 8,708 |
| Plymouth | $505K | ~1.0%median $5,160/yr | Wayzata · ISD 284#1 in MN | 16 days | 79,220 |
A note on schools: several towns share a district (Minnetonka, Deephaven, Excelsior, and Shorewood are all ISD 276), and the town line is not the school-attendance line — always confirm the specific address. How to check an address’s district →
The quick answers
What is the most and least expensive Twin Cities west-metro suburb?
Of the nine Lake Minnetonka / west-metro towns, Deephaven has the highest median home price at $1.76M, and Minnetonka the lowest at $407K. Prices are Zillow medians, updated July 2026.
Which west-metro suburb has the lowest property taxes?
Orono carries the lowest effective property-tax rate of the nine towns at about 0.9% of home value (median $8,722/yr). Effective rates across the corridor run roughly 0.9%–1.2%; the actual bill depends on the home's value. Source: U.S. Census (median real-estate taxes paid).
Which west-metro town has the best-ranked schools?
Wayzata and Plymouth share the top-ranked public school district of the nine towns — Wayzata · ISD 284, ranked #1 in Minnesota (Niche). Minnetonka (ISD 276) and Eden Prairie (ISD 272) also rank among the state's best. Note: the town line is not the school-district line — confirm the specific address before buying.
Which west-metro town's homes sell the fastest?
Plymouth has the fastest market pace of the nine towns at about 16 days on market. The mid-size towns (Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Plymouth) generally move faster than the smaller lakefront towns, where higher-priced homes sit longer. Source: Zillow, updated July 2026.
The honest read
A table can’t tell you which town is right for you
The numbers narrow it down; the trade-offs decide it — walkability vs. acreage, a #1 district vs. a shorter commute, a lakefront premium vs. more house inland. That’s the conversation Bryce actually has with buyers, no pressure and no pitch.