Compare cities · September 2026
Chanhassen vs. Excelsior
Homes in Excelsior sold for a median $725,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 21% more than in Chanhassen ($600,000). Homes sold faster in Chanhassen: 42 days on market on average, against 46 in Excelsior. Chanhassen's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1994 against 1970. Excelsior is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 28 minutes by car, against 32. The two are about 3 miles apart, roughly a 9-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Chanhassen | Excelsior |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $600,000 | $725,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +17.4% | −22.6% |
| Homes sold | 382 | 57 |
| Days on market | 42 | 46 |
| Share of original list price | 98.8% | 97.9% |
| Price per square foot | $232 | $389 |
| New listings | 511 | 98 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 74 | 24 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.3 | 5.1 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Chanhassen | Excelsior |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $566,300 | $909,200 |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1970 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 88% | 48% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84% | 48% |
| Median rent | $1,831 | $1,143 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Chanhassen | Excelsior |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 25,746 | 2,296 |
| Land area | 20.4 sq mi | 0.6 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 32 min | 28 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 40 min | 41 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 28 min | 32 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 24 min | 28 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 34 min | 32 min |
| Average commute to work | 22.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 10 | 2 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Chanhassen
School districts: Eastern Carver County Public Schools, Minnetonka Public School District
Largest lakes: Minnewashta Lake (680 acres), Lake Riley (296 acres), Rice Lake (293 acres), Christmas Lake (267 acres), Lotus Lake (245 acres)
Excelsior
School districts: Minnetonka Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Minnetonka (14,206 acres), Galpin Lake (46 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
Chanhassen or Excelsior?
Is Chanhassen or Excelsior more expensive?
Excelsior. The median sale price was $725,000 there and $600,000 in Chanhassen 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, Chanhassen or Excelsior?
Chanhassen: 42 days on market on average against 46, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Excelsior, about 28 minutes by car in light traffic (32 from Chanhassen). To downtown Saint Paul: 40 minutes from Chanhassen, 41 from Excelsior.
How far apart are Chanhassen and Excelsior?
About 3 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 9 minutes by car.
Which has more lakes, Chanhassen or Excelsior?
Chanhassen has more: 10 lakes of 10+ acres touch Chanhassen (largest: Minnewashta Lake) and 2 touch Excelsior (largest: Lake Minnetonka), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Chanhassen and Excelsior?
Chanhassen: Eastern Carver County Public Schools and Minnetonka Public School District. Excelsior: Minnetonka 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 Chanhassen or Excelsior?
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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