Excelsior

The former Excelsior Amusement Park was the Lake’s rival between 1925-1973.

Overview for Excelsior, MN

3,688 people live in Excelsior, where the median age is 43.5 and the average individual income is $69,117.96. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,688

Total Population

43.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$69,117.96

Average individual Income

​​​​​​​Welcome to Excelsior

With its main street leading straight to Lake Minnetonka and dotted with original storefronts, Excelsior is a quaint “Mayberry-esque” town steeped in history. Founded in the 1850s as a vacation and resort destination, the community draws thousands to its hot dining and leisure scene and those seeking retail therapy. However, everyone agrees that the town’s star attraction is Lake Minnetonka, the state’s ninth largest lake and home to the Port of Excelsior where pleasure craft, sailboats, and site seeing vessels are docked in the summer and fall.

The former Excelsior Amusement Park was the Lake’s rival between 1925-1973. Another attraction of old, the Minnehaha Steamboat, once shuttled vacationers around the lake until it sank. It has since been raised, restored and is back on the water ferrying visitors from Excelsior across the lake to Wayzata. Another turn of the century relic, the Excelsior Trolley, which once brought Minneapolis residents to their lake-side vacation homes, is a refurbished joy ride for residents and visitors.

Homes here, which average $737,000, are an eclectic mix of multi-million-dollar mansions and original vacation cottages. This western suburb is in the award-winning Minnetonka School District (ISD 276).

Community pride abounds. Excelsior celebrates year ‘round with such events as "Apple Days", "Crazy Days", “Arctic Plunge,” and its famous Fourth of July celebration. Children from Excelsior Elementary School dressed in their scary best wave to family and business owners with their annual Halloween Parade through the town.


Excelsior listings are coveted. Mark’s recent properties include:

  • 731 Hidden Lane $1,350,000
  • 755 Hidden Lane $3,050,000

Call Mark Grieger today to discover your dream home or to list your property.


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Around Excelsior, MN

There's plenty to do around Excelsior, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

72
Very Walkable
Walking Score
58
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Localz Cafe, Minnesota Applehouse, and Excelsior Bay Books.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.06 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.1 miles 10 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Shopping 0.18 miles 7 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Active 1.68 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.66 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.15 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Excelsior, MN

Excelsior has 1,563 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Excelsior do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,688 people call Excelsior home. The population density is 2,361.87 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,688

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.5

Median Age

50.41 / 49.59%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,563

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$69,117.96

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Excelsior, MN

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The following schools are within or nearby Excelsior. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Excelsior Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
St John The Baptist Catholic Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available

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