Compare cities · September 2026
Richfield vs. Rosemount
Homes in Rosemount sold for a median $438,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 23% more than in Richfield ($355,000). Homes sold faster in Richfield: 38 days on market on average, against 52 in Rosemount. Rosemount's homes are newer, with a median year built of 2000 against 1959. Richfield is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 16 minutes by car, against 39. The two are about 14 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Richfield | Rosemount |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $355,000 | $438,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | −2.7% | +1.4% |
| Homes sold | 412 | 561 |
| Days on market | 38 | 52 |
| Share of original list price | 99.3% | 97.7% |
| Price per square foot | $216 | $202 |
| New listings | 536 | 1,259 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 85 | 198 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.5 | 4.2 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Richfield | Rosemount |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $344,000 | $424,100 |
| Median year built | 1959 | 2000 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 62% | 88% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62% | 87% |
| Median rent | $1,393 | $1,640 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Richfield | Rosemount |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 36,491 | 30,581 |
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi | 33.3 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 16 min | 39 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 25 min | 32 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 13 min | 28 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 9 min | 27 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 19 min | 40 min |
| Average commute to work | 23.1 min | 28.1 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 3 | 1 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Richfield
School districts: Richfield Public School District
Largest lakes: Legion Lake (56 acres), Wood Lake (42 acres), Richfield Lake (25 acres)
Rosemount
School districts: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, Inver Grove Heights Schools
Largest lakes: Kegan Lake (25 acres)
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
Richfield or Rosemount?
Is Richfield or Rosemount more expensive?
Rosemount. The median sale price was $438,000 there and $355,000 in Richfield 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, Richfield or Rosemount?
Richfield: 38 days on market on average against 52, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Richfield, about 16 minutes by car in light traffic (39 from Rosemount). To downtown Saint Paul: 25 minutes from Richfield, 32 from Rosemount.
How far apart are Richfield and Rosemount?
About 14 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Richfield or Rosemount?
Richfield has more: 3 lakes of 10+ acres touch Richfield (largest: Legion Lake) and 1 touch Rosemount (largest: Kegan Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Richfield and Rosemount?
Richfield: Richfield Public School District. Rosemount: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and Inver Grove Heights Schools. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Richfield or Rosemount?
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 Richfield and Rosemount.
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.