Compare cities · September 2026
Bayport vs. Woodbury
Homes in Bayport sold for a median $485,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 6% more than in Woodbury ($457,700). Homes sold faster in Woodbury: 52 days on market on average, against 61 in Bayport. Woodbury's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1997 against 1960. Woodbury is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 33 minutes by car, against 40. The two are about 10 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Bayport | Woodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $485,000 | $457,700 |
| Change from a year earlier | +2.1% | +0.4% |
| Homes sold | 33 | 1,125 |
| Days on market | 61 | 52 |
| Share of original list price | 99.5% | 98.3% |
| Price per square foot | $217 | $199 |
| New listings | 36 | 1,742 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 6 | 280 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.0 | 3.1 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Bayport | Woodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $376,900 | $450,200 |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1997 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 91% | 82% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92% | 78% |
| Median rent | $2,028 | $1,908 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Bayport | Woodbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 3,785 | 80,596 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi | 34.9 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 40 min | 33 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 29 min | 21 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 40 min | 28 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 42 min | 29 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 37 min | 32 min |
| Average commute to work | 22.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 0 | 8 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Bayport
School districts: Stillwater Area Public School District
Woodbury
School districts: South Washington County School District, Stillwater Area Public School District, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
Largest lakes: Tanners Lake (74 acres), Colby Lake (71 acres), Powers Lake (58 acres), Carver Lake (50 acres), Markgrafs Lake (45 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
Bayport or Woodbury?
Is Bayport or Woodbury more expensive?
Bayport. The median sale price was $485,000 there and $457,700 in Woodbury 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, Bayport or Woodbury?
Woodbury: 52 days on market on average against 61, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Woodbury, about 33 minutes by car in light traffic (40 from Bayport). To downtown Saint Paul: 29 minutes from Bayport, 21 from Woodbury.
How far apart are Bayport and Woodbury?
About 10 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Bayport or Woodbury?
Woodbury has more: 0 lakes of 10+ acres touch Bayport and 8 touch Woodbury (largest: Tanners Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Bayport and Woodbury?
Bayport: Stillwater Area Public School District. Woodbury: South Washington County School District, Stillwater Area Public School District and North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale 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 Bayport or Woodbury?
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.
Deciding between them?
See homes in Bayport and Woodbury.
A Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both, tell you what's selling and for how much right now, and help you decide. There's no cost to buyers.