Compare cities · September 2026
Eden Prairie vs. Mendota
Eden Prairie's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1988 against 1954. Mendota is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 20 minutes by car, against 26. The two are about 15 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Eden Prairie | Mendota |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $500,000 | — |
| Change from a year earlier | +5.7% | — |
| Homes sold | 799 | 0 |
| Days on market | 48 | — |
| Share of original list price | 98.3% | — |
| Price per square foot | $214 | — |
| New listings | 1,131 | 3 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 196 | 2 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Eden Prairie | Mendota |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $473,900 | $320,000 |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1954 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 76% | 83% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76% | 77% |
| Median rent | $1,833 | $875 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Eden Prairie | Mendota |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 62,905 | 185 |
| Land area | 32.5 sq mi | 0.3 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 26 min | 20 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 34 min | 13 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 22 min | 8 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 18 min | 12 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 28 min | 20 min |
| Average commute to work | 21.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 14 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
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)
Mendota
School districts: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
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
Eden Prairie or Mendota?
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Mendota, about 20 minutes by car in light traffic (26 from Eden Prairie). To downtown Saint Paul: 34 minutes from Eden Prairie, 13 from Mendota.
How far apart are Eden Prairie and Mendota?
About 15 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Eden Prairie or Mendota?
Eden Prairie has more: 14 lakes of 10+ acres touch Eden Prairie (largest: Anderson Lake) and 0 touch Mendota, by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Eden Prairie and Mendota?
Eden Prairie: Eden Prairie Public School District and Hopkins Public School District. Mendota: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Eden Prairie or Mendota?
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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