Compare neighborhoods · September 2026
Highland Park vs. Macalester-Groveland
Homes in Highland Park sold for a median $503,250 over the 12 months through September 2026, 9% more than in Macalester-Groveland ($462,500). Homes sold faster in Highland Park: 33 days on market on average, against 37 in Macalester-Groveland. Macalester-Groveland has more older homes: 73% were built before 1940, against 20%. The two are about 2 miles apart (center to center).
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Highland Park | Macalester-Groveland |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $503,250 | $462,500 |
| Change from a year earlier | +5.9% | +3.2% |
| Homes sold | 290 | 230 |
| Days on market | 33 | 37 |
| Share of original list price | 99.9% | 100.0% |
| Price per square foot | $272 | $265 |
| New listings | 419 | 273 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 56 | 28 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.4 | 1.5 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Highland Park | Macalester-Groveland |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $431,000 | $452,000 |
| Single-family houses | 47% | 70% |
| Townhomes and duplexes | 6% | 9% |
| Apartment buildings | 47% | 21% |
| Built before 1940 | 20% | 73% |
| Built 2000 or later | 16% | 4% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50% | 72% |
| Population | 24,800 | 19,170 |
| Area | 3,870 acres | 1,620 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
Highland Park or Macalester-Groveland?
Is Highland Park or Macalester-Groveland more expensive?
Highland Park. The median sale price was $503,250 there and $462,500 in Macalester-Groveland 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, Highland Park or Macalester-Groveland?
Highland Park: 33 days on market on average against 37, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Should I buy in Highland Park or Macalester-Groveland?
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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