Compare cities · September 2026
Greenwood vs. Mound
Homes in Greenwood sold for a median $3,000,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 620% more than in Mound ($416,400). Homes sold faster in Greenwood: 56 days on market on average, against 69 in Mound. Greenwood's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1984 against 1973. Greenwood is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 28 minutes by car, against 36. The two are about 5 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Greenwood | Mound |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $3,000,000 | $416,400 |
| Change from a year earlier | +39.5% | +4.8% |
| Homes sold | 13 | 166 |
| Days on market | 56 | 69 |
| Share of original list price | 98.2% | 96.7% |
| Price per square foot | $727 | $322 |
| New listings | 20 | 273 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 3 | 60 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 1.4 | 4.5 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Greenwood | Mound |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $1,240,400 | $370,800 |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1973 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 85% | 80% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90% | 75% |
| Median rent | $1,885 | $1,098 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Greenwood | Mound |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 713 | 9,031 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi | 2.9 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 28 min | 36 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 41 min | 49 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 33 min | 46 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 29 min | 42 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 32 min | 40 min |
| Average commute to work | 27.2 min | 31 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 2 | 5 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Greenwood
School districts: Minnetonka Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Minnetonka (14,206 acres), Lake William (16 acres)
Mound
School districts: Westonka Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Minnetonka (14,206 acres), Dutch Lake (175 acres), Langdon Lake (143 acres), Lost Lake (49 acres), Saunders Lake (33 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
Greenwood or Mound?
Is Greenwood or Mound more expensive?
Greenwood. The median sale price was $3,000,000 there and $416,400 in Mound 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, Greenwood or Mound?
Greenwood: 56 days on market on average against 69, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Greenwood, about 28 minutes by car in light traffic (36 from Mound). To downtown Saint Paul: 41 minutes from Greenwood, 49 from Mound.
How far apart are Greenwood and Mound?
About 5 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Greenwood or Mound?
Mound has more: 2 lakes of 10+ acres touch Greenwood (largest: Lake Minnetonka) and 5 touch Mound (largest: Lake Minnetonka), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Greenwood and Mound?
Greenwood: Minnetonka Public School District. Mound: Westonka 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 Greenwood or Mound?
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.
Deciding between them?
See homes in Greenwood and Mound.
A Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both, tell you what's selling and for how much right now, and help you decide. There's no cost to buyers.