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Life in Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights is a community of 12,789 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $98,685, median rent runs about $1,455 per month, and median home values are around $363,100. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Vadnais Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Foreign-Born
8.8%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Vadnais Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vadnais Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (21.0%), and 4.5% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
19.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.7%
of households
Married Couples
47.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Vadnais Heights
In Vadnais Heights, rent runs 14% above the MN average, and home values are 10% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,039
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $369,807 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Vadnais Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ramsey County, which includes Vadnais Heights, is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
Vadnais Heights: Ramsey County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ramsey County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Vadnais Heights is about 2% of Ramsey County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Vadnais Heights Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute22.9 min avg
How Vadnais Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vadnais Heights, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, which covers Vadnais Heights, runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
147.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,205.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Ramsey County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ramsey County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ramsey County, which includes Vadnais Heights, the most common type is winter storm, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Hail | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 4 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | $500 |
| 2020 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ramsey County, county-wide
Vadnais Heights is about 2% of Ramsey County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ramsey County, which includes Vadnais Heights, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
100
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Ramsey County, county-wide
Vadnais Heights is about 2% of Ramsey County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vadnais Heights has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.1"
Annual Snowfall
40.4"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
157
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
98
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 8°F | 0.78" |
| Feb | 30°F | 11°F | 0.81" |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.50" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.12" |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.52" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.47" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.13" |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 3.08" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 1.84" |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 1.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vadnais Heights
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Vadnais Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
M Health Fairview St John's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Maplewood
Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 6.9 mi away · Saint Paul
Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital
Childrens · 7 mi away · Saint Paul
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 45.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Vadnais Heights (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
9.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,616 students · in-state tuition $10,382 · 58% graduate · median earnings $66,336 (10 yrs after entry)
North Hennepin Community College
15 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
8 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
56 mi awayCities Near Vadnais Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Vadnais Heights FAQ
Is Vadnais Heights, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Vadnais Heights's median rent is $1,455/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $98,685/year. Median home value is $363,100.
Is Vadnais Heights, Minnesota safe?⌄
Vadnais Heights is policed by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 147 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1206 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota?⌄
Ramsey County, which includes Vadnais Heights, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Vadnais Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,455/month and median household income is $98,685/year. The median home value is $363,100. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Vadnais Heights is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from