Compare cities · September 2026
Saint Paul vs. St. Louis Park
Homes in St. Louis Park sold for a median $395,050 over the 12 months through September 2026, 32% more than in Saint Paul ($300,000). Homes in both took 48 days to sell on average. St. Louis Park's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1965 against 1952. St. Louis Park is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 12 minutes by car, against 16. The two are about 13 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Saint Paul | St. Louis Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $300,000 | $395,050 |
| Change from a year earlier | 0.0% | +2.4% |
| Homes sold | 2,682 | 738 |
| Days on market | 48 | 48 |
| Share of original list price | 98.7% | 98.9% |
| Price per square foot | $214 | $244 |
| New listings | 3,889 | 1,024 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 672 | 191 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.1 | 3.2 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Saint Paul | St. Louis Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $294,500 | $386,800 |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1965 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 53% | 53% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53% | 58% |
| Median rent | $1,281 | $1,644 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Saint Paul | St. Louis Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 307,465 | 49,899 |
| Land area | 52 sq mi | 10.6 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 16 min | 12 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 3 min | 25 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 16 min | 23 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 20 min | 20 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 15 min | 16 min |
| Average commute to work | 21.1 min | 20.2 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 4 | 4 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Saint Paul
School districts: St. Paul Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Phalen (198 acres), Beaver Lake (86 acres), Lake Como (71 acres), Little Pig's Eye Lake (24 acres)
St. Louis Park
School districts: St. Louis Park Public School District, Hopkins Public School District
Largest lakes: Westwood Lake (43 acres), Hannan Lake (28 acres), Meadowbrook Lake (22 acres), Twin Lake (11 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
Saint Paul or St. Louis Park?
Is Saint Paul or St. Louis Park more expensive?
St. Louis Park. The median sale price was $395,050 there and $300,000 in Saint Paul 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, Saint Paul or St. Louis Park?
Saint Paul: 48 days on market on average against 48, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
St. Louis Park, about 12 minutes by car in light traffic (16 from Saint Paul). To downtown Saint Paul: 3 minutes from Saint Paul, 25 from St. Louis Park.
How far apart are Saint Paul and St. Louis Park?
About 13 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Saint Paul or St. Louis Park?
They have the same number: 4 lakes of 10+ acres touch Saint Paul (largest: Lake Phalen) and 4 touch St. Louis Park (largest: Westwood Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Saint Paul and St. Louis Park?
Saint Paul: St. Paul Public School District. St. Louis Park: St. Louis Park Public School District and Hopkins 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 Saint Paul or St. Louis Park?
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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