Compare cities · September 2026
Mayer vs. New Germany
Homes in New Germany sold for a median $400,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 4% more than in Mayer ($385,250). Homes sold faster in Mayer: 58 days on market on average, against 79 in New Germany. Mayer's homes are newer, with a median year built of 2007 against 1959. Mayer is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 53 minutes by car, against 59. The two are about 4 miles apart, roughly a 9-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Mayer | New Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $385,250 | $400,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | −1.5% | +31.6% |
| Homes sold | 38 | 7 |
| Days on market | 58 | 79 |
| Share of original list price | 100.5% | 98.3% |
| Price per square foot | $207 | $203 |
| New listings | 57 | 12 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 16 | 4 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 5.2 | 3.4 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Mayer | New Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $342,700 | $258,000 |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1959 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 100% | 89% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 96% | 88% |
| Median rent | $1,563 | $1,107 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Mayer | New Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 2,534 | 448 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi | 1 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 53 min | 59 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 66 min | 72 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 54 min | 61 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 51 min | 57 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 57 min | 64 min |
| Average commute to work | 27.6 min | 28.6 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Mayer
School districts: Watertown-Mayer Public School District
New Germany
School districts: Waconia 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
Mayer or New Germany?
Is Mayer or New Germany more expensive?
New Germany. The median sale price was $400,000 there and $385,250 in Mayer 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, Mayer or New Germany?
Mayer: 58 days on market on average against 79, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Mayer, about 53 minutes by car in light traffic (59 from New Germany). To downtown Saint Paul: 66 minutes from Mayer, 72 from New Germany.
How far apart are Mayer and New Germany?
About 4 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 9 minutes by car.
Which school districts serve Mayer and New Germany?
Mayer: Watertown-Mayer Public School District. New Germany: Waconia 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 Mayer or New Germany?
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 Mayer and New Germany.
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.