Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Little Canada
Little Canada, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,240
Population
10,587
Renter Mix
40% Rent
A superbly safe suburb in the land of the lakes
Affordable
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Suburban
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Lakes
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It’s no coincidence that Little Canada is filled with lakefront property—after all, it’s located in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Little Canada is a relatively affordable suburbia offering spacious family-friendly neighborhoods, plenty of trees, and a fantastic location in southeast Minnesota.
Gervais Lake is the city’s largest lake, offering premier lakefront property for residents of the city. Fishing, boating, and lakefront relaxation are at your fingertips in this commuter-friendly city. And don’t forget to visit the ball fields, tennis courts, and walking trails at Pioneer Park!
Throughout Little Canada, major interstates connect this city to larger metropolitan areas, such as Saint Paul and Minneapolis. But just wait—Little Canada gets even better. This lively suburb is situated 12 miles northeast of Minneapolis and just five miles north of Saint Paul. Now that’s convenient! While enjoying big city proximity, you can relax in your lake-filled, wooded, safe suburb.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,207
Average: $89,684
Education
3,065
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,610
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Little Canada has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Little Canada, MN is $1,043 for a studio, $1,240 for one bedroom, $1,483 for two bedrooms, and $2,227 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Little Canada has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,240/month
736 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Little Canada, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
623 Students
Public
Grades K-12
40 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
828 Students
Public
Grades K-12
40 Students
Middle School Area Learning Center
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades K-12
40 Students
Public
Grades 10-12
39 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harriet Alexander Nature Center
- Arlington/Arkwright Park
- Keller Regional Park
- Phelan Regional Park
- Phalen 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 February 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.