Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Midwest Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.9

C

out of 100

Overview

Columbia Heights is a Minnesota city with a population of approximately 22,278, part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $303,089. Median household income is $70,470.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,278 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $303,089 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $70,470 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.2 minutes
  • Part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,278

Source: Census ACS

$303,089

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$70,470

Source: Census ACS

24.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

53

Source: Walk Score

102 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Anoka County (county-level results)

47%
51%
Democrat 97,667
Republican 106,974
Leans R+4.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 67.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 64/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 60.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 53/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.9

Location

Columbia Heights, MN (45.0460, -93.2518)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.