Compare cities · September 2026
Deephaven vs. Osseo
Homes in Deephaven sold for a median $1,207,500 over the 12 months through September 2026, 258% more than in Osseo ($337,500). Homes sold faster in Osseo: 46 days on market on average, against 54 in Deephaven. Osseo is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 23 minutes by car, against 25. The two are about 14 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Deephaven | Osseo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,207,500 | $337,500 |
| Change from a year earlier | +19.0% | −3.5% |
| Homes sold | 50 | 29 |
| Days on market | 54 | 46 |
| Share of original list price | 93.8% | 97.6% |
| Price per square foot | $404 | $199 |
| New listings | 93 | 38 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 20 | 9 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 5.3 | 3.5 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Deephaven | Osseo |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $935,900 | $306,500 |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1968 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 90% | 47% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89% | 44% |
| Median rent | — | $1,333 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Deephaven | Osseo |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 3,762 | 2,526 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi | 0.7 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 25 min | 23 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 38 min | 33 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 34 min | 38 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 31 min | 35 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 30 min | 27 min |
| Average commute to work | 26 min | 21.3 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 4 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Deephaven
School districts: Minnetonka Public School District, Wayzata Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Minnetonka (14,206 acres), Shaver Lake (17 acres), Lake William (16 acres), Lake Marion (13 acres)
Osseo
School districts: Osseo 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
Deephaven or Osseo?
Is Deephaven or Osseo more expensive?
Deephaven. The median sale price was $1,207,500 there and $337,500 in Osseo 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, Deephaven or Osseo?
Osseo: 46 days on market on average against 54, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Osseo, about 23 minutes by car in light traffic (25 from Deephaven). To downtown Saint Paul: 38 minutes from Deephaven, 33 from Osseo.
How far apart are Deephaven and Osseo?
About 14 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Deephaven or Osseo?
Deephaven has more: 4 lakes of 10+ acres touch Deephaven (largest: Lake Minnetonka) and 0 touch Osseo, by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Deephaven and Osseo?
Deephaven: Minnetonka Public School District and Wayzata Public School District. Osseo: Osseo 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 Deephaven or Osseo?
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 Deephaven and Osseo.
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.