Living in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vadnais Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Vadnais Heights has 12,838 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $98,685 (11% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $363,100, the median rent is $1,455/month.
Vadnais Heights at a glance
- Population
- 12,838
- Median age
- 39.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $98,685State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $363,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,455/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Vadnais Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vadnais Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vadnais Heights the median home value is $363,100, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,455 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,877 a month in housing costs.
Vadnais Heights median household income
The median household income in Vadnais Heights is $98,685 and the income per person is $57,103. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Vadnais Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,730
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.28
Vadnais Heights demographics
- Population
- 12,838
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 5,610
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vadnais Heights ›
Education in Vadnais Heights
45.9% of adults 25 and older in Vadnais Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vadnais Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Vadnais Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadnais Heights | 12,838 | $98,685 | $363,100 | $1,455 |
| Gem Lake | 483 | $124,583 | $568,900 | $1,800 |
| Little Canada | 10,514 | $77,957 | $319,800 | $1,417 |
| White Bear Lake | 23,908 | $83,554 | $331,800 | $1,601 |
| Maplewood | 40,695 | $91,394 | $323,200 | $1,406 |
| North Oaks | 5,179 | $231,742 | $821,200 | $3,501 |
| Shoreview | 26,714 | $108,370 | $383,700 | $1,661 |
| Birchwood Village | 866 | $156,563 | $462,800 | $1,681 |
| North St. Paul | 12,570 | $84,797 | $298,500 | $1,352 |
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What is the median household income in Vadnais Heights, MN?
The median household income in Vadnais Heights is $98,685, 11% 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 Vadnais Heights?
The median home value in Vadnais Heights is $363,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Vadnais Heights?
The median gross rent in Vadnais Heights is $1,455 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Vadnais Heights, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Vadnais Heights?
The median age in Vadnais Heights is 39.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Vadnais Heights?
The average commute to work in Vadnais Heights is 23 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vadnais Heights?
The unemployment rate in Vadnais Heights is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vadnais Heights?
45.9% of adults in Vadnais Heights 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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