Columbia Heights, MN

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Anoka County · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington · population 22,358

Small-town feel
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62
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Columbia Heights stands

At or near all-time high.

Median home $301,314
1-year +1.6%
5-yr CAGR +2.9%
vs 5-yr peak -0.1%
Population +0.4%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-03$301k$150k$205k$259k$314k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
78/100
Strong remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,569/mo$1,431$1,558$1,6842026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent1021011002026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 16.0
Lean buy

At a 16.0 price-to-rent ratio, Columbia Heights is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
58 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
52 · w22%
Distance from peak
89 · w18%
Population growth
54 · w16%
Rent YoY
54 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
71 · w10%
Long thesis

Columbia Heights has held up across the cycle: home values at $301,314 with +2.9% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Columbia Heights is a small market with thin transaction volume and modest appreciation. The bear case is liquidity: when you eventually sell, your buyer pool is small, slow, and price-sensitive.

About Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, with an estimated population of 22,358. It anchors the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. The median home value in Columbia Heights is $301,314 as of 2026-04, up 1.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +2.9% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Columbia Heights average $1,569 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.3%). The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

Bull case

Held the highs: currently -0.1% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.
The data is the data: Columbia Heights has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 2-criteria momentum score on this page.

Bear case

Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Anoka County right now.

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Cities like Columbia Heights

Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
22° / 4°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
82° / 62°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
198
~54% of year
Annual precip
28″ rain
45″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
High
Wildfire
Very low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
71%
Humid climate
Median household income
$84,300
Minnesota state median
Top industries (state-level)
Medical DevicesFinanceManufacturing

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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