Compare cities · September 2026
St. Bonifacius vs. Watertown
Homes in St. Bonifacius and Watertown sold for the same median price, $375,000, over the 12 months through September 2026. Homes sold faster in St. Bonifacius: 37 days on market on average, against 64 in Watertown. St. Bonifacius is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 41 minutes by car, against 44. The two are about 6 miles apart, roughly a 14-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | St. Bonifacius | Watertown |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $375,000 | $375,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +10.3% | +5.6% |
| Homes sold | 31 | 76 |
| Days on market | 37 | 64 |
| Share of original list price | 98.3% | 97.9% |
| Price per square foot | $175 | $183 |
| New listings | 40 | 128 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 4 | 30 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 1.2 | 4.7 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | St. Bonifacius | Watertown |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $355,800 | $337,200 |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1996 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 89% | 82% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89% | 83% |
| Median rent | $1,270 | $927 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | St. Bonifacius | Watertown |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 2,169 | 4,774 |
| Land area | 1 sq mi | 2.6 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 41 min | 44 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 54 min | 57 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 43 min | 54 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 39 min | 51 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 46 min | 48 min |
| Average commute to work | 25.8 min | 26.2 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 1 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Watertown
School districts: Watertown-Mayer 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
St. Bonifacius or Watertown?
Is St. Bonifacius or Watertown more expensive?
Neither: both had a median sale price of $375,000 over the 12 months through September 2026.
Where do homes sell faster, St. Bonifacius or Watertown?
St. Bonifacius: 37 days on market on average against 64, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
St. Bonifacius, about 41 minutes by car in light traffic (44 from Watertown). To downtown Saint Paul: 54 minutes from St. Bonifacius, 57 from Watertown.
How far apart are St. Bonifacius and Watertown?
About 6 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 14 minutes by car.
Which has more lakes, St. Bonifacius or Watertown?
St. Bonifacius has more: 1 lakes of 10+ acres touch St. Bonifacius (largest: Mud Lake) and 0 touch Watertown, by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve St. Bonifacius and Watertown?
St. Bonifacius: Waconia Public School District. Watertown: Watertown-Mayer 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 St. Bonifacius or Watertown?
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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