Compare cities · September 2026
Mound vs. Rockford
Homes in Mound sold for a median $416,400 over the 12 months through September 2026, 14% more than in Rockford ($364,500). Homes sold faster in Rockford: 59 days on market on average, against 69 in Mound. Rockford's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1995 against 1973. Mound is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 36 minutes by car, against 42. The two are about 12 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Mound | Rockford |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $416,400 | $364,500 |
| Change from a year earlier | +4.8% | +2.9% |
| Homes sold | 166 | 54 |
| Days on market | 69 | 59 |
| Share of original list price | 96.7% | 98.3% |
| Price per square foot | $322 | $194 |
| New listings | 273 | 73 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 60 | 17 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Mound | Rockford |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $370,800 | $329,200 |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1995 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 80% | 69% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75% | 80% |
| Median rent | $1,098 | $1,046 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Mound | Rockford |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 9,031 | 4,796 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi | 2.5 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 36 min | 42 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 49 min | 55 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 46 min | 55 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 42 min | 51 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 40 min | 46 min |
| Average commute to work | 31 min | 27 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 5 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Mound
School districts: Westonka Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Minnetonka (14,206 acres), Dutch Lake (175 acres), Langdon Lake (143 acres), Lost Lake (49 acres), Saunders Lake (33 acres)
Rockford
School districts: Rockford 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
Mound or Rockford?
Is Mound or Rockford more expensive?
Mound. The median sale price was $416,400 there and $364,500 in Rockford 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, Mound or Rockford?
Rockford: 59 days on market on average against 69, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Mound, about 36 minutes by car in light traffic (42 from Rockford). To downtown Saint Paul: 49 minutes from Mound, 55 from Rockford.
How far apart are Mound and Rockford?
About 12 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Mound or Rockford?
Mound has more: 5 lakes of 10+ acres touch Mound (largest: Lake Minnetonka) and 0 touch Rockford, by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Mound and Rockford?
Mound: Westonka Public School District. Rockford: Rockford 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 Mound or Rockford?
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 Mound and Rockford.
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.