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Afton, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Afton, MN (Washington County) — Census median home value $655,400, county listing prices up about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Afton houses and the broader area.
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Afton, MN is in Washington County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in Afton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 2,944, with a median household income of $129,956. Census data puts Afton houses at a median value of $655,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Washington County's current median listing price runs $537,400, up about 1.3% over the past year.
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Market overview
Afton housing market
Afton is in Washington County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Afton and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$655,400
Population (Census ACS)
2,944
Median household income
$129,956
County price trend (2025)
1.78% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Afton market snapshot
Population
2,944
County
Washington County
Median Household Income
$129,956
Median Home Value (city)
$655,400
Median Listing Price (Washington County)
$537,400
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Afton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $655,400. Separately, Washington County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $537,400. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.78% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Afton has an estimated population of 2,944 and a median household income of $129,956, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Afton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -6155930% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Afton
County guide: Washington County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Afton.
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Nearby communities include St. Marys Point, Lake St. Croix Beach, Lakeland Shores, Lakeland, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Lake Elmo, Bayport, Landfall, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, St. Paul Park, Stillwater, Pine Springs, Willernie.
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Lake St. Croix Beach market data
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Lakeland market data
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Bayport market data
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Landfall market data
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Newport market data
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Oakdale market data
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St. Paul Park market data
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Stillwater market data
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Pine Springs market data
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Willernie market data
Nearby city · ~12.7 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: South St. Paul (~10.9 mi), Hastings (~11.7 mi), North St. Paul (~11.9 mi), Inver Grove Heights (~12.7 mi), West St. Paul (~13.0 mi), Sunfish Lake (~13.2 mi), Maplewood (~13.3 mi), St. Paul (~14.4 mi), White Bear Lake (~14.9 mi), Lilydale (~15.3 mi), Mendota Heights (~15.5 mi), Gem Lake (~15.5 mi), Little Canada (~15.5 mi), Rosemount (~16.2 mi), Vadnais Heights (~16.3 mi), Coates (~16.4 mi).
Census & home facts
Afton data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
2,944
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$655,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$129,956
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.78%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$537,400
Census place type
city
County
Washington County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
25.09 sq mi
Census GEOID
2700316
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Afton
Schools
South Washington County Schools — 29 schools, 19,159 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Washington addresses may be served by South Washington County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Afton FAQ
What are houses worth in Afton, MN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Afton at $655,400. Washington County's current median listing price runs $537,400, up about 1.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Afton, MN?
For owner-occupied houses in Afton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $655,400. Active listing prices in Washington County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Afton, MN?
Afton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Washington County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Afton, MN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Afton's population at approximately 2,944.
What's the median rent in Afton, MN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Afton at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Afton, MN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Afton at approximately $129,956.
Is the Afton housing market growing?
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.78% annual change in 2025.
Is Afton, MN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Afton's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -6155930% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Afton, MN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest South Washington County Schools for many Afton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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