Compare cities · September 2026
Victoria vs. Woodland
Homes in Woodland sold for a median $1,075,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 74% more than in Victoria ($618,300). Homes sold faster in Victoria: 49 days on market on average, against 85 in Woodland. Victoria's homes are newer, with a median year built of 2006 against 1965. Woodland is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 23 minutes by car, against 36. The two are about 9 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Victoria | Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $618,300 | $1,075,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | −2.1% | +24.6% |
| Homes sold | 255 | 7 |
| Days on market | 49 | 85 |
| Share of original list price | 98.9% | 96.2% |
| Price per square foot | $237 | $524 |
| New listings | 391 | 22 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 54 | 9 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.6 | 6.0 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Victoria | Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $581,200 | $1,185,300 |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1965 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 96% | 98% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94% | 97% |
| Median rent | $2,235 | — |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Victoria | Woodland |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 11,937 | 377 |
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi | 0.6 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 36 min | 23 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 46 min | 37 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 34 min | 35 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 30 min | 32 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 40 min | 28 min |
| Average commute to work | 34.9 min | 17.9 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 11 | 3 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Victoria
School districts: Eastern Carver County Public Schools, Waconia Public School District, Minnetonka Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Minnetonka (14,206 acres), Lake Auburn (291 acres), Zumbra-Sunny Lake (271 acres), Wassermann Lake (170 acres), Steiger Lake (166 acres)
Woodland
School districts: Minnetonka Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Minnetonka (14,206 acres), Shaver Lake (17 acres), Lake Marion (13 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
Victoria or Woodland?
Is Victoria or Woodland more expensive?
Woodland. The median sale price was $1,075,000 there and $618,300 in Victoria 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, Victoria or Woodland?
Victoria: 49 days on market on average against 85, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Woodland, about 23 minutes by car in light traffic (36 from Victoria). To downtown Saint Paul: 46 minutes from Victoria, 37 from Woodland.
How far apart are Victoria and Woodland?
About 9 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Victoria or Woodland?
Victoria has more: 11 lakes of 10+ acres touch Victoria (largest: Lake Minnetonka) and 3 touch Woodland (largest: Lake Minnetonka), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Victoria and Woodland?
Victoria: Eastern Carver County Public Schools, Waconia Public School District and Minnetonka Public School District. Woodland: Minnetonka 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 Victoria or Woodland?
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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