Compare cities · September 2026
Fridley vs. North St. Paul
Homes in Fridley and North St. Paul sold for the same median price, $335,000, over the 12 months through September 2026. Homes sold faster in Fridley: 35 days on market on average, against 46 in North St. Paul. North St. Paul's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1973 against 1968. Fridley is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 17 minutes by car, against 24. The two are about 14 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Fridley | North St. Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $335,000 | $335,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +3.1% | +6.3% |
| Homes sold | 276 | 142 |
| Days on market | 35 | 46 |
| Share of original list price | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Price per square foot | $190 | $203 |
| New listings | 392 | 193 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 76 | 40 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Fridley | North St. Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $302,900 | $298,500 |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1973 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 61% | 75% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63% | 68% |
| Median rent | $1,326 | $1,352 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Fridley | North St. Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 30,679 | 12,644 |
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi | 2.9 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 17 min | 24 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 24 min | 16 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 33 min | 28 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 32 min | 32 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 19 min | 22 min |
| Average commute to work | 22.6 min | 21.7 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 2 | 2 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Fridley
School districts: Fridley Public School District, Columbia Heights Public School District, Spring Lake Park Public Schools, Anoka-Hennepin Public School District
Largest lakes: Moore Lake (95 acres), Locke Lake (20 acres)
North St. Paul
School districts: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
Largest lakes: Silver Lake (76 acres), Casey Lake (12 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
Fridley or North St. Paul?
Is Fridley or North St. Paul more expensive?
Neither: both had a median sale price of $335,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
Where do homes sell faster, Fridley or North St. Paul?
Fridley: 35 days on market on average against 46, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Fridley, about 17 minutes by car in light traffic (24 from North St. Paul). To downtown Saint Paul: 24 minutes from Fridley, 16 from North St. Paul.
How far apart are Fridley and North St. Paul?
About 14 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Fridley or North St. Paul?
They have the same number: 2 lakes of 10+ acres touch Fridley (largest: Moore Lake) and 2 touch North St. Paul (largest: Silver Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Fridley and North St. Paul?
Fridley: Fridley Public School District, Columbia Heights Public School District, Spring Lake Park Public Schools and Anoka-Hennepin Public School District. North St. Paul: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale 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 Fridley or North St. Paul?
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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