Compare cities · September 2026
Maplewood vs. St. Marys Point
Homes in St. Marys Point sold for a median $550,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 59% more than in Maplewood ($345,000). Homes sold faster in Maplewood: 47 days on market on average, against 160 in St. Marys Point. Maplewood is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 23 minutes by car, against 43. The two are about 15 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Maplewood | St. Marys Point |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $345,000 | $550,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +4.5% | +6.8% |
| Homes sold | 388 | 3 |
| Days on market | 47 | 160 |
| Share of original list price | 98.0% | 94.6% |
| Price per square foot | $190 | $271 |
| New listings | 566 | 10 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 125 | 2 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 4.0 | 1.2 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Maplewood | St. Marys Point |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $323,200 | $523,000 |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1979 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 69% | 100% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72% | 92% |
| Median rent | $1,406 | $1,125 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Maplewood | St. Marys Point |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 40,142 | 342 |
| Land area | 17 sq mi | 0.4 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 23 min | 43 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 15 min | 32 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 27 min | 39 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 31 min | 40 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 21 min | 42 min |
| Average commute to work | 22 min | 26.9 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 11 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
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)
St. Marys Point
School districts: Stillwater Area Public School District
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
Maplewood or St. Marys Point?
Is Maplewood or St. Marys Point more expensive?
St. Marys Point. The median sale price was $550,000 there and $345,000 in Maplewood 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, Maplewood or St. Marys Point?
Maplewood: 47 days on market on average against 160, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Maplewood, about 23 minutes by car in light traffic (43 from St. Marys Point). To downtown Saint Paul: 15 minutes from Maplewood, 32 from St. Marys Point.
How far apart are Maplewood and St. Marys Point?
About 15 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Maplewood or St. Marys Point?
Maplewood has more: 11 lakes of 10+ acres touch Maplewood (largest: Gervais Lake) and 0 touch St. Marys Point, by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Maplewood and St. Marys Point?
Maplewood: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District and Roseville Public School District. St. Marys Point: Stillwater Area 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 Maplewood or St. Marys Point?
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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