Compare cities · September 2026
Brooklyn Park vs. Roseville
Homes in Roseville sold for a median $375,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 7% more than in Brooklyn Park ($349,900). Homes sold faster in Roseville: 44 days on market on average, against 45 in Brooklyn Park. Brooklyn Park's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1980 against 1969. Roseville is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 16 minutes by car, against 20. The two are about 12 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Brooklyn Park | Roseville |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $349,900 | $375,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | 0.0% | +2.7% |
| Homes sold | 850 | 403 |
| Days on market | 45 | 44 |
| Share of original list price | 98.7% | 98.7% |
| Price per square foot | $180 | $206 |
| New listings | 1,156 | 518 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 178 | 109 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.6 | 3.4 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Brooklyn Park | Roseville |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $336,200 | $352,100 |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1969 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 72% | 62% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70% | 66% |
| Median rent | $1,325 | $1,374 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Brooklyn Park | Roseville |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 82,893 | 35,637 |
| Land area | 26.1 sq mi | 13 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 20 min | 16 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 31 min | 15 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 36 min | 26 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 36 min | 29 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 25 min | 13 min |
| Average commute to work | 21.3 min | 20.7 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).
Brooklyn Park
School districts: Osseo Public School District, Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, Robbinsdale Public School District
Roseville
School districts: Roseville Public School District, Mounds View Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Owasso (375 acres), Lake Josephine (116 acres), McCarron Lake (73 acres), Bennett Lake (29 acres), Langton Lake (21 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
Brooklyn Park or Roseville?
Is Brooklyn Park or Roseville more expensive?
Roseville. The median sale price was $375,000 there and $349,900 in Brooklyn Park 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, Brooklyn Park or Roseville?
Roseville: 44 days on market on average against 45, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Roseville, about 16 minutes by car in light traffic (20 from Brooklyn Park). To downtown Saint Paul: 31 minutes from Brooklyn Park, 15 from Roseville.
How far apart are Brooklyn Park and Roseville?
About 12 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Brooklyn Park or Roseville?
Roseville has more: 0 lakes of 10+ acres touch Brooklyn Park and 8 touch Roseville (largest: Lake Owasso), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Brooklyn Park and Roseville?
Brooklyn Park: Osseo Public School District, Anoka-Hennepin Public School District and Robbinsdale Public School District. Roseville: Roseville Public School District and Mounds View 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 Brooklyn Park or Roseville?
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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