Wenonah is a suburban neighborhood tucked between Lake Nokomis and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in south Minneapolis. Residents can walk to the lake from their bungalows and ramblers, while top schools and popular restaurants are within a few miles. Downtown is also an easy drive via state Highway 62 and Interstate 35W.
Wenonah is filled mainly with Craftsman-style bungalows and ramblers built between the 1920s and the 1960s, with a few Tudor-style and Cape Cod houses sprinkled throughout. Homes here often range from the upper $100,000s to the lower $500,000s. The neighborhood tends to be less expensive than surrounding areas like Diamond Lake, Hale and Keewaydin, but it is roughly in line with nearby Minnehaha.
Wenonah is one of four neighborhoods in the Nokomis East region of south Minneapolis, alongside Keewaydin, Minnehaha and Morris Park. The Nokomis East Neighborhood Association supports all four communities through projects like the Nokomis East Food Shelf, which distributes food twice per month to residents in need. It also hosts events like garage sales and food truck rallies. In comparison with Keewaydin to the north, “Wenonah feels a bit quieter and more tucked away,” says CJ Norman, a real estate agent with Norman Homes at Pemberton Real Estate. “But they both have that same comfortable, residential south Minneapolis feel.” The area’s streets are lined with trees whose leaves change color each fall. Front yards are often grassy and can have bushes or trees. Some homes, like those along 21st Avenue South, are on top of small hills, with stairs leading down to the street. The neighborhood can hear planes passing overhead, but many homes have upgrades like insulation to limit the noise.
Norman says residents often head to Lake Nokomis Park to enjoy the outdoors. Jogging and biking paths circle the lake, helping people reach the park’s beaches, fishing pier, boat dock, sports fields and ice rink. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, swan boats and family bikes are available to rent. Away from the lake, people can visit Bossen Field Park for sports courts, a wading pool and a playground, and Airport Dog Park gives furry friends plenty of space to run free.
Minnehaha Regional Park, one of the city’s most popular green spaces, is roughly 2 miles away. The park is home to Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot waterfall, as well as bike paths, a disc golf course, volleyball courts and gardens.
The neighborhood falls under the highly rated Minneapolis Public School District. Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary School is in the community and gets high ratings. Students can also attend any school outside of the district that is not at capacity, thanks to Minnesota’s open-enrollment policy. Other options include citywide magnet schools, which use enrollment lotteries, and private schools like the nearby Our Lady of Peace Catholic School.
The community is just over 8 miles from downtown Minneapolis, home to national companies like U.S. Bank. It's also where people can watch concerts at the Orpheum Theatre and other venues. The commute takes 15 to 30 minutes via state Highway 62 and Interstate 35W, depending on traffic. Metro Transit buses make stops in the neighborhood and get you downtown in 35 to 55 minutes on average. It’s about a 10-minute drive to the parking lots at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
There are no restaurants in Wenonah, but residents don’t have to go far to grab a bite to eat. “One thing people seem to appreciate is that the [Lake Nokomis] area has a lot of locally owned spots that have been around for years,” Norman says, and people have the chance to try several popular places:
Kim Jackson
Keller Williams Premier Realty
(651) 370-9219
134 Total Sales
1 in Wenonah
$288,000 Price
Jado Hark
Compass
(612) 688-6942
263 Total Sales
1 in Wenonah
$405,000 Price
Robert Gintner
True Real Estate
(833) 359-6250
62 Total Sales
2 in Wenonah
$180K - $235K Price Range
Ryan Edick
Reliance Realty Advisers, LLC
(612) 662-6567
140 Total Sales
1 in Wenonah
$250,000 Price
Tenzin Sopa
Real Broker, LLC
(763) 363-5596
40 Total Sales
1 in Wenonah
$275,000 Price
Laine Anderson
Property Executives Realty
(534) 544-3659
178 Total Sales
1 in Wenonah
$318,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wenonah | US |
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| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Wenonah, Minneapolis sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Wenonah, Minneapolis over the last 12 months is $340,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$345,000
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Median Sale Price
$340,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$340,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$299,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
72
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$248
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Number of Homes
1,340
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Number of Homes for Sale
11
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Median Year Built
1948
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Months of Supply
1.80
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,165
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
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$850 - $1,615 per month
$2,749 per month
$1,200 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
7
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Median Rent
$2,195
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,349
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,695
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,375
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,375
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Median Condo Rent
$1,200
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Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,200
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Total Population
4,145
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Median Age
38
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Population Density
9 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$90,764
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$103,823
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High School Graduates
84.5%
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College Graduates
46.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
18.8%
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% Population in Labor Force
82.1%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
31''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
60''
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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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A south Minneapolis suburb with access to Lake Nokomis
A suburban community close to large parks, popular restaurants and an airport
A quiet, suburban community with a mix of homes next to Lake Nokomis
Residential neighborhood located next to Minnehaha Regional Park
Nokomis East neighborhood surrounded by Twin Cities amenities
A tight-knit neighborhood near Lake Nokomis Park and the airport
