Compare cities · September 2026
Eden Prairie vs. Prior Lake
Homes in Eden Prairie and Prior Lake sold for the same median price, $500,000, over the 12 months through September 2026. Homes sold faster in Eden Prairie: 48 days on market on average, against 62 in Prior Lake. Prior Lake's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1998 against 1988. Eden Prairie is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 26 minutes by car, against 36. The two are about 9 miles apart, roughly a 23-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Eden Prairie | Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +5.7% | +2.3% |
| Homes sold | 799 | 423 |
| Days on market | 48 | 62 |
| Share of original list price | 98.3% | 97.2% |
| Price per square foot | $214 | $228 |
| New listings | 1,131 | 636 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 196 | 131 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.0 | 3.8 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Eden Prairie | Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $473,900 | $450,700 |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1998 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 76% | 87% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76% | 86% |
| Median rent | $1,833 | $1,654 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Eden Prairie | Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 62,905 | 28,018 |
| Land area | 32.5 sq mi | 16.3 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 26 min | 36 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 34 min | 42 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 22 min | 31 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 18 min | 28 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 28 min | 39 min |
| Average commute to work | 21.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 14 | 10 |
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)
Prior Lake
School districts: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, Shakopee Public School District
Largest lakes: Lower Prior Lake (956 acres), Spring Lake (592 acres), Upper Prior Lake (386 acres), Campbell Lake (62 acres), Howard Lake (61 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
Eden Prairie or Prior Lake?
Is Eden Prairie or Prior Lake more expensive?
Neither: both had a median sale price of $500,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
Where do homes sell faster, Eden Prairie or Prior Lake?
Eden Prairie: 48 days on market on average against 62, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Eden Prairie, about 26 minutes by car in light traffic (36 from Prior Lake). To downtown Saint Paul: 34 minutes from Eden Prairie, 42 from Prior Lake.
How far apart are Eden Prairie and Prior Lake?
About 9 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 23 minutes by car.
Which has more lakes, Eden Prairie or Prior Lake?
Eden Prairie has more: 14 lakes of 10+ acres touch Eden Prairie (largest: Anderson Lake) and 10 touch Prior Lake (largest: Lower Prior Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Eden Prairie and Prior Lake?
Eden Prairie: Eden Prairie Public School District and Hopkins Public School District. Prior Lake: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools and Shakopee 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 Eden Prairie or Prior Lake?
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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