Living in Arden Hills, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arden Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Arden Hills has 9,658 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $134,118 (51% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $441,900, the median rent is $1,710/month.
Arden Hills at a glance
- Population
- 9,658
- Median age
- 35.3State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $134,118State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $441,900State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,710/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Arden Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arden Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arden Hills the median home value is $441,900, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,710 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,513 a month in housing costs.
Arden Hills median household income
The median household income in Arden Hills is $134,118 and the income per person is $52,525. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Arden Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,962
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.75
Arden Hills demographics
- Population
- 9,658
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 2,856
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arden Hills ›
Education in Arden Hills
62.4% of adults 25 and older in Arden Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arden Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Drive alone
- 57.2%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Arden Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Hills | 9,658 | $134,118 | $441,900 | $1,710 |
| Shoreview | 26,714 | $108,370 | $383,700 | $1,661 |
| New Brighton | 22,710 | $88,521 | $364,700 | $1,397 |
| Mounds View | 12,926 | $90,009 | $324,200 | $1,245 |
| St. Anthony | 9,671 | $97,363 | $387,500 | $1,397 |
| Roseville | 35,802 | $86,930 | $352,100 | $1,374 |
| North Oaks | 5,179 | $231,742 | $821,200 | $3,501 |
| Columbia Heights | 22,155 | $73,691 | $277,600 | $1,295 |
| Hilltop | 1,053 | $54,306 | $23,900 | $1,127 |
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What is the median household income in Arden Hills, MN?
The median household income in Arden Hills is $134,118, 51% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arden Hills?
The median home value in Arden Hills is $441,900, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Arden Hills?
The median gross rent in Arden Hills is $1,710 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Arden Hills, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%.
What is the median age in Arden Hills?
The median age in Arden Hills is 35.3 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Arden Hills?
The average commute to work in Arden Hills is 17 minutes; 27.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arden Hills?
The unemployment rate in Arden Hills is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arden Hills?
62.4% of adults in Arden Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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