Compare cities · September 2026
Farmington vs. Northfield
Homes in Farmington sold for a median $392,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 6% more than in Northfield ($369,950). Homes sold faster in Farmington: 58 days on market on average, against 66 in Northfield. Farmington's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1998 against 1986. Farmington is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 41 minutes by car, against 54. The two are about 14 miles apart, roughly a 25-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Farmington | Northfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $392,000 | $369,950 |
| Change from a year earlier | −2.0% | +1.4% |
| Homes sold | 451 | 230 |
| Days on market | 58 | 66 |
| Share of original list price | 98.0% | 96.8% |
| Price per square foot | $197 | $197 |
| New listings | 790 | 312 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 148 | 73 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.7 | 3.8 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Farmington | Northfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $366,200 | $329,400 |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1986 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 89% | 64% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87% | 69% |
| Median rent | $1,241 | $1,103 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Farmington | Northfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 24,464 | 21,316 |
| Land area | 15.5 sq mi | 8.5 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 41 min | 54 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 38 min | 55 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 32 min | 49 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 27 min | 45 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 44 min | 56 min |
| Average commute to work | 27.7 min | 17.7 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 2 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Farmington
School districts: Farmington Public School District
Largest lakes: Ann Lake (18 acres), Prairie Ponds Lake (12 acres)
Northfield
School districts: Northfield 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
Farmington or Northfield?
Is Farmington or Northfield more expensive?
Farmington. The median sale price was $392,000 there and $369,950 in Northfield 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, Farmington or Northfield?
Farmington: 58 days on market on average against 66, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Farmington, about 41 minutes by car in light traffic (54 from Northfield). To downtown Saint Paul: 38 minutes from Farmington, 55 from Northfield.
How far apart are Farmington and Northfield?
About 14 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 25 minutes by car.
Which has more lakes, Farmington or Northfield?
Farmington has more: 2 lakes of 10+ acres touch Farmington (largest: Ann Lake) and 0 touch Northfield, by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Farmington and Northfield?
Farmington: Farmington Public School District. Northfield: Northfield 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 Farmington or Northfield?
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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