Compare cities · September 2026
Roseville vs. Willernie
Homes in Roseville sold for a median $375,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 12% more than in Willernie ($335,306). Homes sold faster in Willernie: 34 days on market on average, against 44 in Roseville. Roseville's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1969 against 1952. Roseville is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 16 minutes by car, against 31. The two are about 10 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Roseville | Willernie |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $375,000 | $335,306 |
| Change from a year earlier | +2.7% | +9.9% |
| Homes sold | 403 | 5 |
| Days on market | 44 | 34 |
| Share of original list price | 98.7% | 99.0% |
| Price per square foot | $206 | $196 |
| New listings | 518 | 7 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 109 | 1 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.4 | 1.0 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Roseville | Willernie |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $352,100 | $331,300 |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1952 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 62% | 82% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66% | 70% |
| Median rent | $1,374 | $1,322 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Roseville | Willernie |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 35,637 | 512 |
| Land area | 13 sq mi | 0.1 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 16 min | 31 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 15 min | 23 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 26 min | 35 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 29 min | 38 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 13 min | 29 min |
| Average commute to work | 20.7 min | 26 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 8 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Roseville
School districts: Roseville Public School District, Mounds View Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Owasso (375 acres), Lake Josephine (116 acres), McCarron Lake (73 acres), Bennett Lake (29 acres), Langton Lake (21 acres)
Willernie
School districts: Mahtomedi 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
Roseville or Willernie?
Is Roseville or Willernie more expensive?
Roseville. The median sale price was $375,000 there and $335,306 in Willernie 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, Roseville or Willernie?
Willernie: 34 days on market on average against 44, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Roseville, about 16 minutes by car in light traffic (31 from Willernie). To downtown Saint Paul: 15 minutes from Roseville, 23 from Willernie.
How far apart are Roseville and Willernie?
About 10 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Roseville or Willernie?
Roseville has more: 8 lakes of 10+ acres touch Roseville (largest: Lake Owasso) and 0 touch Willernie, by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Roseville and Willernie?
Roseville: Roseville Public School District and Mounds View Public School District. Willernie: Mahtomedi 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 Roseville or Willernie?
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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