Overview
Why people choose Orono
Orono wraps much of the north and west shoreline of Lake Minnetonka. Lots are large, homes are set back behind trees, and the city has deliberately kept commercial development almost nonexistent.
- Architecture
- Lakefront estates, mid-century on acreage, high-end new construction
- Notables
- Lake Minnetonka shoreline, Big Island, Orono schools, Navarre
Median list
$2,474,500
July 2026
Median sold
$870,000
July 2026
Avg days on market
32 days
July 2026
Population
8,281
Population from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Homes
Orono homes for sale
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Schools
Orono Public Schools and Westonka Public Schools
Orono Public Schools
Serves most of the city, K to 12
Westonka Public Schools
Serves the western portion
Orono High School
Grades 9 to 12, public
School attendance boundaries change. Confirm the assigned school for any specific address with the district before you write an offer.
Around Town
Around Orono
Lake Minnetonka
The largest shoreline of any city on the lake
Big Island
Boat-in park and summer anchorage
Navarre
Small commercial node with dining
Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail
Paved trail east toward Hopkins
Commute
Getting around from Orono
Downtown Minneapolis
25 to 35 min
Downtown St. Paul
38 to 52 min
MSP Airport
30 to 40 min
Wayzata
6 to 12 min
Typical off-peak driving times. Rush hour on 494 and 35W runs longer.
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