Compare neighborhoods · September 2026
Frogtown vs. Payne-Phalen
Homes in Frogtown sold for a median $245,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 0% more than in Payne-Phalen ($244,998). Homes sold faster in Payne-Phalen: 41 days on market on average, against 48 in Frogtown. The two are about 3 miles apart (center to center).
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Frogtown | Payne-Phalen |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $245,000 | $244,998 |
| Change from a year earlier | +2.1% | −5.8% |
| Homes sold | 81 | 254 |
| Days on market | 48 | 41 |
| Share of original list price | 97.9% | 98.1% |
| Price per square foot | $185 | $173 |
| New listings | 131 | 400 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 26 | 64 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.8 | 3.0 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Frogtown | Payne-Phalen |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $236,000 | $238,000 |
| Single-family houses | 55% | 60% |
| Townhomes and duplexes | 25% | 18% |
| Apartment buildings | 20% | 21% |
| Built before 1940 | 48% | 41% |
| Built 2000 or later | 13% | 6% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50% | 59% |
| Population | 14,950 | 30,850 |
| Area | 1,098 acres | 2,724 acres |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 (block groups in the neighborhood).
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
Frogtown or Payne-Phalen?
Is Frogtown or Payne-Phalen more expensive?
Frogtown. The median sale price was $245,000 there and $244,998 in Payne-Phalen 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, Frogtown or Payne-Phalen?
Payne-Phalen: 41 days on market on average against 48, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Should I buy in Frogtown or Payne-Phalen?
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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