I’ve analyzed data from the Zillow Home Value Index to identify Minnesota neighborhoods with the largest percentage increases in home values over the past decade. The results reveal some fascinating patterns in real estate appreciation across the state.
What’s particularly striking is how neighborhoods with lower starting values in 2016 have seen some of the most dramatic percentage increases. This suggests a democratization of growth, with previously overlooked areas now catching up to traditionally desirable locations.
The consistent upward trajectory across all 25 neighborhoods highlights Minnesota’s resilient housing market, even through economic fluctuations. Urban revitalization efforts appear to be paying dividends, with several city neighborhoods making impressive gains.
25. McKinley & Railroad Parks
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 88.58%
- 2025: $193,861
- 2024: $184,269
- 2023: $176,189
- 2022: $164,677
- 2021: $145,215
- 2020: $134,202
- 2019: $127,572
- 2018: $118,841
- 2017: $112,322
- 2016: $102,803
Your investment in McKinley & Railroad Parks would have nearly doubled in value, offering an excellent 8.86% average annual appreciation. The steady climb without significant dips suggests a stable market with sustainable growth potential. Located in a developing urban pocket, this neighborhood presents an attractive entry point for first-time investors seeking strong returns without premium pricing.
24. Cleveland
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 88.76%
- 2025: $235,727
- 2024: $228,848
- 2023: $228,810
- 2022: $228,878
- 2021: $214,091
- 2020: $195,890
- 2019: $184,471
- 2018: $161,018
- 2017: $144,943
- 2016: $124,884
Cleveland’s property values have maintained impressive momentum, particularly showing resilience during 2022-2023 when many markets plateaued. The $110,843 equity gain since 2016 represents substantial wealth creation for homeowners in this community. This residential enclave offers a compelling value proposition with home prices still below the state average while delivering robust appreciation rates.
23. Kutzky Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 88.91%
- 2025: $303,396
- 2024: $298,060
- 2023: $289,118
- 2022: $281,550
- 2021: $252,867
- 2020: $225,890
- 2019: $216,341
- 2018: $198,147
- 2017: $181,667
- 2016: $160,603
Kutzky Park has emerged as a premium investment destination, with property values climbing $142,793 over nine years. Your capital would have performed exceptionally well here, outpacing traditional investment vehicles with consistent year-over-year gains. The higher entry point suggests an established area that continues to attract affluent buyers, making it a strategic hold for long-term investors seeking reliable appreciation.
22. Cody
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 88.97%
- 2025: $195,603
- 2024: $188,677
- 2023: $176,671
- 2022: $172,298
- 2021: $150,828
- 2020: $137,759
- 2019: $126,500
- 2018: $119,548
- 2017: $110,428
- 2016: $103,511
Cody represents an exceptional wealth-building opportunity, nearly doubling in value while maintaining affordability. The neighborhood’s accelerated growth since 2021 signals increasing market recognition and suggests continued upside potential. This emerging community offers an attractive price point for buyers priced out of more expensive areas while still delivering strong investment returns comparable to higher-priced neighborhoods.
21. Colonial Gardens
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 89.31%
- 2025: $204,218
- 2024: $189,970
- 2023: $182,264
- 2022: $171,598
- 2021: $149,749
- 2020: $137,585
- 2019: $130,281
- 2018: $123,506
- 2017: $115,897
- 2016: $107,877
Colonial Gardens has delivered remarkable returns, with a substantial $96,341 appreciation over the period. The impressive 7.5% jump from 2024 to 2025 suggests momentum is accelerating rather than slowing down. This residential pocket combines affordability with strong growth potential, making it an ideal target for buyers seeking value investments with immediate equity-building prospects.
20. Pantown
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 90.17%
- 2025: $204,739
- 2024: $191,213
- 2023: $182,540
- 2022: $168,309
- 2021: $148,490
- 2020: $135,377
- 2019: $129,184
- 2018: $122,190
- 2017: $116,645
- 2016: $107,663
Pantown’s property values have surged an impressive $97,076 since 2016, creating substantial equity for homeowners. The 7.1% growth just in the last year reflects sustained market confidence and continued buyer demand. This historically significant neighborhood offers an attractive combination of reasonable entry prices with proven appreciation potential, making it ideal for investment portfolios seeking diversification.
19. Lake George
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 90.18%
- 2025: $174,910
- 2024: $164,670
- 2023: $156,564
- 2022: $145,749
- 2021: $129,683
- 2020: $120,630
- 2019: $115,959
- 2018: $107,434
- 2017: $100,162
- 2016: $91,972
Lake George offers exceptional value appreciation while maintaining one of the most accessible price points on our list. Your investment would have grown by $82,938, representing a financial windfall for early investors who recognized its potential. The area’s consistent year-over-year growth pattern without any downturns makes it a particularly safe bet for risk-averse investors seeking reliable returns.
18. Slatterly Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 90.58%
- 2025: $214,714
- 2024: $207,677
- 2023: $202,757
- 2022: $191,771
- 2021: $173,369
- 2020: $155,934
- 2019: $147,221
- 2018: $137,159
- 2017: $122,974
- 2016: $112,662
Slatterly Park has rewarded property owners with substantial equity growth of $102,052 over nine years. The steady appreciation curve demonstrates market resilience with no setbacks even during broader economic fluctuations. This established neighborhood combines financial growth potential with the stability of a mature community, making it particularly attractive for retirement portfolios seeking balanced investment options.
17. Hawthorne
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 91.10%
- 2025: $225,439
- 2024: $220,631
- 2023: $218,978
- 2022: $223,695
- 2021: $209,679
- 2020: $186,600
- 2019: $170,555
- 2018: $154,273
- 2017: $136,973
- 2016: $117,970
Hawthorne represents a financial success story with property values increasing by $107,469 since 2016. Notably, the area experienced a temporary market correction in 2022-2023 before resuming its upward trajectory, demonstrating fundamental resilience. This urban neighborhood offers a compelling investment case with strong historical returns while still hovering around Minnesota’s average price point.
16. Lind-Bohanon
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 91.51%
- 2025: $224,209
- 2024: $217,946
- 2023: $215,143
- 2022: $212,312
- 2021: $200,204
- 2020: $182,616
- 2019: $169,555
- 2018: $149,713
- 2017: $131,471
- 2016: $117,073
Lind-Bohanon has delivered exceptional wealth creation, with property values climbing $107,136 over the period. Your investment would have yielded approximately 10.2% annually, significantly outperforming many traditional financial instruments. This neighborhood’s steady upward momentum with minimal volatility presents an ideal combination of growth potential and stability for cautious investors seeking reliable returns.
15. Meadow Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 91.78%
- 2025: $275,512
- 2024: $265,824
- 2023: $254,621
- 2022: $241,527
- 2021: $220,405
- 2020: $198,054
- 2019: $184,011
- 2018: $172,443
- 2017: $156,722
- 2016: $143,662
Meadow Park has generated impressive equity appreciation of $131,850 for property owners since 2016. The consistent year-over-year growth rate averaging 10.2% demonstrates exceptional market strength and sustained buyer demand. This desirable residential enclave offers a premium investment opportunity for those seeking properties with both lifestyle appeal and proven financial performance.
14. Cimarron
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 92.58%
- 2025: $274,640
- 2024: $260,214
- 2023: $248,948
- 2022: $238,969
- 2021: $217,535
- 2020: $197,979
- 2019: $184,175
- 2018: $173,795
- 2017: $156,948
- 2016: $142,610
Cimarron’s property values have escalated by an impressive $132,030 since 2016, creating substantial wealth for homeowners. The accelerating appreciation trend, with 5.5% growth just in the last year, suggests continued market momentum. This established suburban community combines strong investment returns with lifestyle amenities, making it particularly appealing for both homebuyers and portfolio diversification.
13. Thomas Dale
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 92.77%
- 2025: $219,354
- 2024: $212,419
- 2023: $206,419
- 2022: $205,554
- 2021: $190,734
- 2020: $171,794
- 2019: $160,859
- 2018: $146,232
- 2017: $126,487
- 2016: $113,788
Thomas Dale has delivered exceptional returns of $105,566 over nine years, transforming modest properties into significant assets. The neighborhood’s value trajectory shows remarkable consistency with annual appreciation averaging 10.3%, outperforming many stock investments. This revitalizing area represents an ideal investment opportunity with continued upside potential as redevelopment efforts attract more buyer interest.
12. East Side
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 94.77%
- 2025: $214,993
- 2024: $208,610
- 2023: $201,923
- 2022: $190,071
- 2021: $172,539
- 2020: $153,460
- 2019: $145,237
- 2018: $136,889
- 2017: $123,652
- 2016: $110,384
East Side’s remarkable 94.77% value increase has generated $104,609 in wealth for property owners since 2016. Your investment would have nearly doubled while still maintaining an accessible price point below the state average. This revitalized urban district demonstrates how strategic neighborhood improvements can translate directly into impressive financial returns for early investors.
11. Denfeld
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 95.24%
- 2025: $192,171
- 2024: $186,436
- 2023: $171,503
- 2022: $163,652
- 2021: $143,473
- 2020: $131,447
- 2019: $119,839
- 2018: $112,756
- 2017: $107,795
- 2016: $98,426
Denfeld has proven to be a financial powerhouse, with property values climbing an impressive $93,745 despite starting from a modest base. The neighborhood’s affordability combined with exceptional growth rate creates an ideal entry point for first-time investors. This up-and-coming community demonstrates how lower-priced areas can deliver percentage returns that match or exceed traditionally desirable locations.
10. Washington
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 95.97%
- 2025: $249,516
- 2024: $241,139
- 2023: $229,809
- 2022: $217,244
- 2021: $196,501
- 2020: $175,994
- 2019: $167,308
- 2018: $156,527
- 2017: $143,381
- 2016: $127,322
Washington’s property appreciation has created $122,194 in wealth for homeowners, representing a tremendous financial opportunity seized. The consistent growth curve averaging 10.7% annually significantly outperforms traditional investment vehicles like bonds or CDs. This evolving neighborhood offers an attractive balance of reasonable entry pricing with proven appreciation potential, ideal for investors seeking strong returns.
9. John Marshall
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 98.09%
- 2025: $263,663
- 2024: $253,715
- 2023: $241,182
- 2022: $230,493
- 2021: $209,525
- 2020: $188,435
- 2019: $178,888
- 2018: $165,352
- 2017: $149,318
- 2016: $133,101
John Marshall has generated exceptional wealth appreciation of $130,562 for property owners since 2016. The neighborhood shows near-perfect consistency in its growth pattern, with not a single down year recorded. This established residential area combines financial performance with quality of life factors, making it particularly attractive for primary residences that double as wealth-building assets.
8. Jordan
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 98.86%
- 2025: $212,308
- 2024: $208,198
- 2023: $206,787
- 2022: $207,766
- 2021: $193,437
- 2020: $175,576
- 2019: $163,847
- 2018: $139,714
- 2017: $121,847
- 2016: $106,765
Jordan represents a wealth creation success story with property values increasing $105,543 over nine years. The neighborhood experienced a brief plateau in 2022-2023 before resuming growth, demonstrating underlying market resilience. This revitalized urban pocket offers significant financial upside potential while maintaining affordability compared to nearby premium neighborhoods.
7. Lowertown
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 99.14%
- 2025: $211,078
- 2024: $203,719
- 2023: $198,615
- 2022: $188,722
- 2021: $170,619
- 2020: $151,265
- 2019: $143,045
- 2018: $131,237
- 2017: $120,974
- 2016: $105,995
Lowertown has delivered exceptional financial performance, effectively doubling property values and generating $105,083 in equity growth. The consistent 11% annual appreciation outpaces inflation by a substantial margin, providing real wealth accumulation. This trendy urban district combines strong investment potential with lifestyle amenities, attracting both homebuyers and rental property investors seeking maximum returns.
6. Saint John Cantius
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 100.14%
- 2025: $175,636
- 2024: $164,929
- 2023: $153,235
- 2022: $141,996
- 2021: $126,094
- 2020: $117,064
- 2019: $114,011
- 2018: $107,377
- 2017: $97,544
- 2016: $87,756
Saint John Cantius offers the remarkable milestone of exactly doubling in value, creating $87,880 in wealth for property owners since 2016. The neighborhood’s accelerating growth curve suggests continued momentum rather than a market plateau. This affordable neighborhood demonstrates how modest-priced properties can deliver exceptional percentage returns that match or exceed luxury markets while requiring substantially less initial capital.
5. Lincoln Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 101.29%
- 2025: $176,573
- 2024: $168,580
- 2023: $158,012
- 2022: $148,381
- 2021: $130,790
- 2020: $117,117
- 2019: $103,928
- 2018: $95,657
- 2017: $88,976
- 2016: $87,719
Lincoln Park demonstrates the power of revitalization with property values doubling over nine years and generating $88,854 in equity. The neighborhood’s exponential growth curve shows acceleration rather than tapering, suggesting continued upside potential. This transforming community represents a textbook example of buying early in a neighborhood’s growth cycle to maximize return on investment.
4. Seberger-Roosevelt
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 103.79%
- 2025: $179,343
- 2024: $168,637
- 2023: $159,970
- 2022: $150,568
- 2021: $131,936
- 2020: $121,509
- 2019: $115,042
- 2018: $106,868
- 2017: $98,658
- 2016: $88,002
Seberger-Roosevelt has more than doubled in value, turning $88,002 investments into $179,343 properties. The accelerating appreciation rate with 6.3% growth just last year suggests continued momentum in this high-performing market. This emerging neighborhood offers an attractive entry point for investors seeking maximum percentage returns, with affordable initial capital requirements delivering outsized financial performance.
3. Folwell
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 104.03%
- 2025: $198,408
- 2024: $192,760
- 2023: $193,499
- 2022: $196,847
- 2021: $181,547
- 2020: $164,398
- 2019: $153,842
- 2018: $130,634
- 2017: $114,872
- 2016: $97,245
Folwell’s investment performance has been remarkable, generating $101,163 in wealth with property values more than doubling since 2016. Though experiencing a brief correction in 2022-2024, the market has resumed its upward trajectory, demonstrating fundamental resilience. This urban neighborhood shows how strategic revitalization efforts can transform modest-priced areas into substantial wealth-building opportunities with continuous appreciation potential.
2. Mckinley
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 114.56%
- 2025: $199,898
- 2024: $193,200
- 2023: $192,673
- 2022: $193,441
- 2021: $179,555
- 2020: $163,489
- 2019: $154,192
- 2018: $128,544
- 2017: $111,612
- 2016: $93,168
Mckinley represents an extraordinary investment opportunity, with property values more than doubling to create $106,730 in wealth since 2016. The neighborhood experienced a brief plateau in 2022-2023 before resuming growth, demonstrating market resilience. This transformed community exemplifies the exceptional returns possible when investing early in revitalizing neighborhoods, with affordability combining with strong appreciation rates.
1. Morgan Park
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 115.69%
- 2025: $188,228
- 2024: $178,884
- 2023: $167,503
- 2022: $155,325
- 2021: $130,957
- 2020: $114,397
- 2019: $107,305
- 2018: $99,030
- 2017: $91,680
- 2016: $87,267
Morgan Park stands as Minnesota’s top-performing neighborhood, more than doubling property values with a staggering 115.69% appreciation. Your $87,267 investment in 2016 would now be worth $188,228, creating $100,961 in wealth through real estate alone. This remarkable transformation demonstrates how identifying emerging neighborhoods early can deliver investment returns that significantly outperform traditional financial instruments.
