Compare cities · September 2026
Miesville vs. Vermillion
Vermillion's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1973 against 1964. Vermillion is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 43 minutes by car, against 57. The two are about 9 miles apart, roughly a 20-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Miesville | Vermillion |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $400,000 | — |
| Homes sold | 1 | 0 |
| Days on market | 18 | — |
| Share of original list price | 100.0% | — |
| Price per square foot | $272 | — |
| New listings | 1 | 4 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 0 | 3 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Miesville | Vermillion |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $348,200 | $319,300 |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1973 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 87% | 95% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94% | 91% |
| Median rent | — | $1,208 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Miesville | Vermillion |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 132 | 429 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi | 1 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 57 min | 43 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 46 min | 34 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 46 min | 32 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 48 min | 34 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 57 min | 44 min |
| Average commute to work | 23.8 min | 20.9 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).
Miesville
School districts: Hastings Public School District
Vermillion
School districts: Hastings 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
Miesville or Vermillion?
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Vermillion, about 43 minutes by car in light traffic (57 from Miesville). To downtown Saint Paul: 46 minutes from Miesville, 34 from Vermillion.
How far apart are Miesville and Vermillion?
About 9 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 20 minutes by car.
Which school districts serve Miesville and Vermillion?
Miesville: Hastings Public School District. Vermillion: Hastings 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 Miesville or Vermillion?
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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Deciding between them?
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