Compare cities · September 2026
Burnsville vs. South St. Paul
Homes in Burnsville sold for a median $382,750 over the 12 months through September 2026, 28% more than in South St. Paul ($300,000). Homes sold faster in South St. Paul: 35 days on market on average, against 46 in Burnsville. Burnsville's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1982 against 1958. Burnsville is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 24 minutes by car, against 27. The two are about 14 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Burnsville | South St. Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $382,750 | $300,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +2.1% | +2.7% |
| Homes sold | 708 | 226 |
| Days on market | 46 | 35 |
| Share of original list price | 98.6% | 99.8% |
| Price per square foot | $179 | $199 |
| New listings | 983 | 277 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 162 | 42 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Burnsville | South St. Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $355,200 | $281,600 |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1958 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 64% | 72% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65% | 70% |
| Median rent | $1,513 | $1,199 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Burnsville | South St. Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 64,864 | 20,590 |
| Land area | 24.9 sq mi | 5.6 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 24 min | 27 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 28 min | 16 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 20 min | 17 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 15 min | 18 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 27 min | 27 min |
| Average commute to work | 23.3 min | 21.3 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 8 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Burnsville
School districts: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, Lakeville Public School District
Largest lakes: Black Dog Lake (510 acres), Crystal Lake (293 acres), Alimagnet Lake (104 acres), Lac Lavon Lake (66 acres), Keller Lake (55 acres)
South St. Paul
School districts: South St. Paul Public School District
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
Burnsville or South St. Paul?
Is Burnsville or South St. Paul more expensive?
Burnsville. The median sale price was $382,750 there and $300,000 in South St. Paul 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, Burnsville or South St. Paul?
South St. Paul: 35 days on market on average against 46, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Burnsville, about 24 minutes by car in light traffic (27 from South St. Paul). To downtown Saint Paul: 28 minutes from Burnsville, 16 from South St. Paul.
How far apart are Burnsville and South St. Paul?
About 14 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Burnsville or South St. Paul?
Burnsville has more: 8 lakes of 10+ acres touch Burnsville (largest: Black Dog Lake) and 0 touch South St. Paul, by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Burnsville and South St. Paul?
Burnsville: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and Lakeville Public School District. South St. Paul: South St. Paul 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 Burnsville or South St. Paul?
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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