Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Columbia Heights, MN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,119
Population
21,910
Renter Mix
38% Rent
The Twin Cities are at your fingertips from this north Minneapolis suburb
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Commuter
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Golf
Columbia Heights sits directly on Minneapolis's northern edge, making it one of the Twin Cities metro's most accessible first-ring suburbs. At just four square miles, the city packs a dense, walkable character that larger suburbs rarely achieve. Central Avenue runs through the heart of town, lined with shops, services, and locally rooted businesses that have anchored the corridor for decades. University Avenue offers a second commercial spine, giving residents two distinct areas for everyday errands without leaving city limits.
The housing stock reflects the city's established, close-knit character. Brick apartment communities, garden-style buildings, and two-story townhomes sit alongside single-family houses on tree-lined streets. The mix makes it possible to find everything from a cozy studio to a spacious multi-bedroom rental, all within a compact and well-connected footprint.
The Heights Theater, a restored 1926 movie palace on Central Avenue, stands as one of the city's most recognized landmarks and a reminder that Columbia Heights has its own identity separate from its larger neighbor to the south. With Minneapolis just across the border and strong highway access via MN-47 and MN-65, residents enjoy a quieter pace at home while staying close to the full range of opportunities the broader metro offers.
Explore the City
The trail at Innsbruck Nature Center is great for those wanting to exercise in Columbia Heights.
The Columbia Heights district lies alongside the Mississippi River.
Riverfront Regional Park offers outdoor disc golf use for locals and visitors
Columbia Heights Golf Club has an 18-hole golf course featuring rolling hills & mature trees.
Columbia Heights is a city in Anoka County with over 21,000 residents.
Columbia Heights residents can ride on Northstar's Commuter Rail at the Fridley Station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,396
Average: $84,777
Education
5,391
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,027
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Columbia Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia Heights, MN is $1,116 for a studio, $1,119 for one bedroom, $1,439 for two bedrooms, and $2,528 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia Heights has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,119/month
576 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbia Heights, MN is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
512 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
512 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
540 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
540 Students
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Public
Grades PK-5
197 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Columbia Heights Extended Year
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,092 Students
Columbia Heights Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,092 Students
Columbia Heights Extended Year
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Columbia Park
- Cavell Park
- Silverwood Park
- Hi-View Park
- Waite Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.