Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,477
Population
12,689
Renter Mix
22% Rent
This Twin Cities suburb boasts natural beauty and plentiful amenities
Nature
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Lake
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Great Location
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Suburb
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Great Schools
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Vadnais Heights is immersed in natural beauty. Vadnais Lake and Sucker Lake dominate the western part of town and are excellent for fishing. These peaceful bodies of water combined with dense woods, wetlands, and a multitude of parks make outdoor recreation like hiking and biking extremely popular. Families adore this small town for its highly-ranked school districts while renters of all ages enjoy the area’s low cost of living and low property tax rates. Residents also enjoy easy access to a variety of amenities. Surrounded by nearby big-box stores and chain restaurants, Maplewood Mall offers 130 stores, a bi-level carousel, and an indoor playground. Neighboring the mall, Myth Live hosts thrilling concerts after hours for a variety of genres from hard rock to hip-hop. Proximity to the Twin Cities heightens the allure of the town as well. Minneapolis is 20 minutes away while Saint Paul is 15 minutes away. Easy freeway access to Interstate 35, Interstate 694, U.S. Highway 61, and County Highways 96 and 49 make traveling out of town for work or play a breeze. If you’re looking for the classic convenient suburb, find your next rental in Vadnais Heights.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,911
Average: $115,122
Education
4,338
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,903
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Vadnais Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Vadnais Heights, MN is $1,338 for a studio, $1,471 for one bedroom, $1,842 for two bedrooms, and $1,320 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vadnais Heights has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,471/month
829 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Vadnais Heights, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 6-12
175 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
126 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
175 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
27 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tamarack Nature Center
- Harriet Alexander Nature Center
- Keller Regional Park
- Phelan Regional Park
- Eagle Lake Regional 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.