Compare cities · September 2026
Marine on St. Croix vs. Scandia
Homes in Scandia sold for a median $677,500 over the 12 months through September 2026, 1% more than in Marine on St. Croix ($670,000). Homes sold faster in Scandia: 64 days on market on average, against 73 in Marine on St. Croix. Scandia's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1978 against 1962. Scandia is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 50 minutes by car, against 57. The two are about 5 miles apart, roughly a 15-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Marine on St. Croix | Scandia |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $670,000 | $677,500 |
| Change from a year earlier | −8.2% | +18.9% |
| Homes sold | 13 | 42 |
| Days on market | 73 | 64 |
| Share of original list price | 96.3% | 97.3% |
| Price per square foot | $293 | $288 |
| New listings | 24 | 52 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 5 | 10 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Marine on St. Croix | Scandia |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $470,100 | $475,800 |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1978 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 98% | 99% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94% | 89% |
| Median rent | $2,250 | — |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Marine on St. Croix | Scandia |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 658 | 3,951 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi | 34.9 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 57 min | 50 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 49 min | 48 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 60 min | 59 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 64 min | 63 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 54 min | 47 min |
| Average commute to work | 32.1 min | 33 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 1 | 14 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Marine on St. Croix
School districts: Stillwater Area Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Alice (26 acres)
Scandia
School districts: Forest Lake Public School District, Chisago Lakes School District
Largest lakes: Big Marine Lake (1,799 acres), Bone Lake (221 acres), Keewahtin Lake (92 acres), Goose Lake (76 acres), White Rock Lake (53 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
Marine on St. Croix or Scandia?
Is Marine on St. Croix or Scandia more expensive?
Scandia. The median sale price was $677,500 there and $670,000 in Marine on St. Croix 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, Marine on St. Croix or Scandia?
Scandia: 64 days on market on average against 73, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Scandia, about 50 minutes by car in light traffic (57 from Marine on St. Croix). To downtown Saint Paul: 49 minutes from Marine on St. Croix, 48 from Scandia.
How far apart are Marine on St. Croix and Scandia?
About 5 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 15 minutes by car.
Which has more lakes, Marine on St. Croix or Scandia?
Scandia has more: 1 lakes of 10+ acres touch Marine on St. Croix (largest: Lake Alice) and 14 touch Scandia (largest: Big Marine Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Marine on St. Croix and Scandia?
Marine on St. Croix: Stillwater Area Public School District. Scandia: Forest Lake Public School District and Chisago Lakes 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 Marine on St. Croix or Scandia?
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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