Compare cities · September 2026
Arden Hills vs. Minneapolis
Homes in Arden Hills sold for a median $457,500 over the 12 months through September 2026, 29% more than in Minneapolis ($353,500). Homes sold faster in Arden Hills: 47 days on market on average, against 54 in Minneapolis. Arden Hills's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1978 against 1951. Minneapolis is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 5 minutes by car, against 20. The two are about 9 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Arden Hills | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $457,500 | $353,500 |
| Change from a year earlier | 0.0% | +2.5% |
| Homes sold | 84 | 4,031 |
| Days on market | 47 | 54 |
| Share of original list price | 99.0% | 98.7% |
| Price per square foot | $217 | $255 |
| New listings | 103 | 5,963 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 13 | 1,136 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 1.8 | 3.4 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Arden Hills | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $441,900 | $362,200 |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1951 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 73% | 44% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82% | 48% |
| Median rent | $1,710 | $1,371 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Arden Hills | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 9,490 | 428,579 |
| Land area | 8.5 sq mi | 54 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 20 min | 5 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 20 min | 15 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 31 min | 18 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 33 min | 19 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 18 min | 6 min |
| Average commute to work | 16.8 min | 22 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 7 | 11 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Arden Hills
School districts: Mounds View Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Johanna (212 acres), Lake Josephine (116 acres), Round Lake (106 acres), Valentine Lake (64 acres), Little Johanna Lake (17 acres)
Minneapolis
School districts: Minneapolis Public School District
Largest lakes: Bde Maka Ska (424 acres), Lake Harriet (341 acres), Lake Nokomis (201 acres), Cedar Lake (164 acres), Lake of Isles (114 acres)
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Arden Hills or Minneapolis?
Is Arden Hills or Minneapolis more expensive?
Arden Hills. The median sale price was $457,500 there and $353,500 in Minneapolis over the 12 months through September 2026, according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update. The median is the middle sale, so both have homes well above and below it.
Where do homes sell faster, Arden Hills or Minneapolis?
Arden Hills: 47 days on market on average against 54, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Minneapolis, about 5 minutes by car in light traffic (20 from Arden Hills). To downtown Saint Paul: 20 minutes from Arden Hills, 15 from Minneapolis.
How far apart are Arden Hills and Minneapolis?
About 9 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Arden Hills or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has more: 7 lakes of 10+ acres touch Arden Hills (largest: Lake Johanna) and 11 touch Minneapolis (largest: Bde Maka Ska), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Arden Hills and Minneapolis?
Arden Hills: Mounds View Public School District. Minneapolis: Minneapolis Public School District. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Arden Hills or Minneapolis?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
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