Compare cities · September 2026
Lauderdale vs. Shoreview
Homes in Shoreview sold for a median $404,500 over the 12 months through September 2026, 31% more than in Lauderdale ($309,950). Homes sold faster in Shoreview: 36 days on market on average, against 38 in Lauderdale. Shoreview's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1981 against 1973. Lauderdale is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 12 minutes by car, against 21. The two are about 7 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Lauderdale | Shoreview |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $309,950 | $404,500 |
| Change from a year earlier | +3.3% | +1.1% |
| Homes sold | 30 | 379 |
| Days on market | 38 | 36 |
| Share of original list price | 98.6% | 98.5% |
| Price per square foot | $204 | $220 |
| New listings | 40 | 492 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 5 | 76 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 1.8 | 2.4 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Lauderdale | Shoreview |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $283,300 | $383,700 |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1981 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 51% | 80% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53% | 80% |
| Median rent | $1,351 | $1,661 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Lauderdale | Shoreview |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 2,341 | 26,939 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi | 10.8 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 12 min | 21 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 14 min | 19 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 23 min | 30 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 25 min | 34 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 9 min | 19 min |
| Average commute to work | 23.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 0 | 12 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Lauderdale
School districts: Roseville Public School District
Shoreview
School districts: Mounds View Public School District, Roseville Public School District
Largest lakes: Vadnais Lake (605 acres), Turtle Lake (450 acres), Lake Owasso (375 acres), Snail Lake (158 acres), Grass Lake (134 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
Lauderdale or Shoreview?
Is Lauderdale or Shoreview more expensive?
Shoreview. The median sale price was $404,500 there and $309,950 in Lauderdale 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, Lauderdale or Shoreview?
Shoreview: 36 days on market on average against 38, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Lauderdale, about 12 minutes by car in light traffic (21 from Shoreview). To downtown Saint Paul: 14 minutes from Lauderdale, 19 from Shoreview.
How far apart are Lauderdale and Shoreview?
About 7 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Lauderdale or Shoreview?
Shoreview has more: 0 lakes of 10+ acres touch Lauderdale and 12 touch Shoreview (largest: Vadnais Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Lauderdale and Shoreview?
Lauderdale: Roseville Public School District. Shoreview: Mounds View Public 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 Lauderdale or Shoreview?
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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