Compare cities · September 2026
Carver vs. Eden Prairie
Homes in Carver sold for a median $521,510 over the 12 months through September 2026, 4% more than in Eden Prairie ($500,000). Homes sold faster in Eden Prairie: 48 days on market on average, against 50 in Carver. Carver's homes are newer, with a median year built of 2007 against 1988. Eden Prairie is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 26 minutes by car, against 41. The two are about 10 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Carver | Eden Prairie |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $521,510 | $500,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +3.4% | +5.7% |
| Homes sold | 113 | 799 |
| Days on market | 50 | 48 |
| Share of original list price | 97.7% | 98.3% |
| Price per square foot | $210 | $214 |
| New listings | 308 | 1,131 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 50 | 196 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 5.0 | 3.0 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Carver | Eden Prairie |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $445,800 | $473,900 |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1988 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 93% | 76% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93% | 76% |
| Median rent | $1,379 | $1,833 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Carver | Eden Prairie |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 6,810 | 62,905 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi | 32.5 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 41 min | 26 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 50 min | 34 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 37 min | 22 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 34 min | 18 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 44 min | 28 min |
| Average commute to work | 30.6 min | 21.4 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 2 | 14 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Carver
School districts: Eastern Carver County Public Schools
Largest lakes: Rapids Lake (239 acres), Chaska Lake (52 acres)
Eden Prairie
School districts: Eden Prairie Public School District, Hopkins Public School District
Largest lakes: Anderson Lake (363 acres), Grass Lake (326 acres), Lake Riley (296 acres), Rice Lake (293 acres), Bryant Lake (180 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
Carver or Eden Prairie?
Is Carver or Eden Prairie more expensive?
Carver. The median sale price was $521,510 there and $500,000 in Eden Prairie 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, Carver or Eden Prairie?
Eden Prairie: 48 days on market on average against 50, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Eden Prairie, about 26 minutes by car in light traffic (41 from Carver). To downtown Saint Paul: 50 minutes from Carver, 34 from Eden Prairie.
How far apart are Carver and Eden Prairie?
About 10 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Carver or Eden Prairie?
Eden Prairie has more: 2 lakes of 10+ acres touch Carver (largest: Rapids Lake) and 14 touch Eden Prairie (largest: Anderson Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Carver and Eden Prairie?
Carver: Eastern Carver County Public Schools. Eden Prairie: Eden Prairie Public School District and Hopkins 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 Carver or Eden Prairie?
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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