Compare cities · September 2026
Mendota vs. St. Paul Park
St. Paul Park's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1973 against 1954. Mendota is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 20 minutes by car, against 33. The two are about 9 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Mendota | St. Paul Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | — | $314,900 |
| Change from a year earlier | — | +0.8% |
| Homes sold | 0 | 65 |
| Days on market | — | 33 |
| Share of original list price | — | 99.4% |
| Price per square foot | — | $199 |
| New listings | 3 | 84 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 2 | 15 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 0.0 | 2.8 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Mendota | St. Paul Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $320,000 | $263,500 |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1973 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 83% | 75% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77% | 76% |
| Median rent | $875 | $2,174 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Mendota | St. Paul Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 185 | 5,381 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi | 3 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 20 min | 33 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 13 min | 21 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 8 min | 25 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 12 min | 27 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 20 min | 32 min |
| Average commute to work | 21.1 min | 21.2 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).
Mendota
School districts: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
St. Paul Park
School districts: South Washington County 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
Mendota or St. Paul Park?
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Mendota, about 20 minutes by car in light traffic (33 from St. Paul Park). To downtown Saint Paul: 13 minutes from Mendota, 21 from St. Paul Park.
How far apart are Mendota and St. Paul Park?
About 9 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which school districts serve Mendota and St. Paul Park?
Mendota: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan. St. Paul Park: South Washington County 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 Mendota or St. Paul Park?
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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