Compare cities · September 2026
Landfall vs. Maplewood
Landfall's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1989 against 1979. Maplewood is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 23 minutes by car, against 26. The two are about 5 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Landfall | Maplewood |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | — | $345,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | — | +4.5% |
| Homes sold | — | 388 |
| Days on market | — | 47 |
| Share of original list price | — | 98.0% |
| Price per square foot | — | $190 |
| New listings | — | 566 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | — | 125 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | — | 4.0 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Landfall | Maplewood |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $18,900 | $323,200 |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1979 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 4% | 69% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 96% | 72% |
| Median rent | — | $1,406 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Landfall | Maplewood |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 843 | 40,142 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi | 17 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 26 min | 23 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 14 min | 15 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 26 min | 27 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 28 min | 31 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 25 min | 21 min |
| Average commute to work | 21.1 min | 22 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 1 | 11 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Landfall
School districts: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
Largest lakes: Tanners Lake (74 acres)
Maplewood
School districts: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, Roseville Public School District
Largest lakes: Gervais Lake (235 acres), Lake Phalen (198 acres), Beaver Lake (86 acres), Kohlman Lake (84 acres), Keller Lake (80 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
Landfall or Maplewood?
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Maplewood, about 23 minutes by car in light traffic (26 from Landfall). To downtown Saint Paul: 14 minutes from Landfall, 15 from Maplewood.
How far apart are Landfall and Maplewood?
About 5 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Landfall or Maplewood?
Maplewood has more: 1 lakes of 10+ acres touch Landfall (largest: Tanners Lake) and 11 touch Maplewood (largest: Gervais Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Landfall and Maplewood?
Landfall: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District. Maplewood: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District and Roseville 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 Landfall or Maplewood?
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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