Compare cities · September 2026
Greenfield vs. St. Bonifacius
Homes in Greenfield sold for a median $840,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 124% more than in St. Bonifacius ($375,000). Homes sold faster in St. Bonifacius: 37 days on market on average, against 84 in Greenfield. St. Bonifacius is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 41 minutes by car, against 43. The two are about 13 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Greenfield | St. Bonifacius |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $840,000 | $375,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +9.8% | +10.3% |
| Homes sold | 42 | 31 |
| Days on market | 84 | 37 |
| Share of original list price | 97.1% | 98.3% |
| Price per square foot | $257 | $175 |
| New listings | 80 | 40 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 19 | 4 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 4.9 | 1.2 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Greenfield | St. Bonifacius |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $567,700 | $355,800 |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1994 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 99% | 89% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 98% | 89% |
| Median rent | — | $1,270 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Greenfield | St. Bonifacius |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 2,908 | 2,169 |
| Land area | 20.4 sq mi | 1 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 43 min | 41 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 56 min | 54 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 55 min | 43 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 52 min | 39 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 47 min | 46 min |
| Average commute to work | 33 min | 25.8 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 6 | 1 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Greenfield
School districts: Rockford Public School District, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools
Largest lakes: Lake Sarah (557 acres), Lake Rebecca (263 acres), Schwappauf Lake (49 acres), Schandell Lake (40 acres), Hafften Lake (37 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
Greenfield or St. Bonifacius?
Is Greenfield or St. Bonifacius more expensive?
Greenfield. The median sale price was $840,000 there and $375,000 in St. Bonifacius 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, Greenfield or St. Bonifacius?
St. Bonifacius: 37 days on market on average against 84, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
St. Bonifacius, about 41 minutes by car in light traffic (43 from Greenfield). To downtown Saint Paul: 56 minutes from Greenfield, 54 from St. Bonifacius.
How far apart are Greenfield and St. Bonifacius?
About 13 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Greenfield or St. Bonifacius?
Greenfield has more: 6 lakes of 10+ acres touch Greenfield (largest: Lake Sarah) and 1 touch St. Bonifacius (largest: Mud Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Greenfield and St. Bonifacius?
Greenfield: Rockford Public School District and Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools. St. Bonifacius: Waconia 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 Greenfield or St. Bonifacius?
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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