Compare neighborhoods · September 2026
Summit-University vs. West Seventh
Homes in Summit-University sold for a median $328,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 15% more than in West Seventh ($284,750). Homes sold faster in West Seventh: 44 days on market on average, against 62 in Summit-University. Summit-University has more older homes: 54% were built before 1940, against 39%. The two are about 2 miles apart (center to center).
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Summit-University | West Seventh |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $328,000 | $284,750 |
| Change from a year earlier | +9.7% | −12.4% |
| Homes sold | 154 | 128 |
| Days on market | 62 | 44 |
| Share of original list price | 97.7% | 98.5% |
| Price per square foot | $222 | $227 |
| New listings | 217 | 189 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 40 | 32 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.2 | 3.0 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Summit-University | West Seventh |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $333,000 | $272,000 |
| Single-family houses | 29% | 36% |
| Townhomes and duplexes | 24% | 16% |
| Apartment buildings | 46% | 47% |
| Built before 1940 | 54% | 39% |
| Built 2000 or later | 9% | 25% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46% | 45% |
| Population | 18,130 | 12,830 |
| Area | 1,156 acres | 1,762 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
Summit-University or West Seventh?
Is Summit-University or West Seventh more expensive?
Summit-University. The median sale price was $328,000 there and $284,750 in West Seventh 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, Summit-University or West Seventh?
West Seventh: 44 days on market on average against 62, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Should I buy in Summit-University or West Seventh?
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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