Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Columbia Heights Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Columbia Heights, Anoka County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Columbia Heights at a glance?
Columbia Heights is a north metro city in Anoka County, home to 22,358 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 22,358 (Census 2024 estimate; +1.8% since 2020)
- Median home value: $277,600, 20% lower than the Anoka County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $73,691, 28% lower than Anoka County
- Homeownership: 65.9% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 16 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 30 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Columbia Heights Public School District covers about 100% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
Where can I find Columbia Heights homes for sale?
The newest Columbia Heights listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$410,0003712 Lincoln Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421MLS #7168351
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results
$209,9004151 Madison Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421MLS #7123268Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional
$290,0004933 6th Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421MLS #7145335Listing courtesy of eXp Realty
$399,9001325 Pierce Terrace NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421MLS #7167257Listing courtesy of Hawk Realty Company
$325,0001234 43 1/2 Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421MLS #7166858Listing courtesy of Wits Realty
$348,0004126 Cleveland Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421MLS #7164897Listing courtesy of Anderson Realty
See all 68 Columbia Heights homes for sale
- Under $200,000 10
- Under $250,000 22
- Under $300,000 33
- Under $350,000 50
- Under $400,000 58
- Under $450,000 62
- Under $500,000 64
- Under $600,000 64
- Under $700,000 64
- Under $800,000 64
- Under $1 million 65
- Under $1.5 million 66
- Under $2 million 67
- $1 million and up 3
- Single-family homes 40
- Condos 24
- Multi-family homes 4
- 3+ bedrooms 44
- 4+ bedrooms 24
- 5+ bedrooms 7
- Lakefront 1
- 1+ acre 1
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Columbia Heights sell for?
Homes sold in Columbia Heights in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Columbia Heights sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Columbia Heights home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Columbia Heights was $302,000, up 0.7% from the year before, with 251 homes sold.
- Median sale price$302,000+0.7% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold251past 12 months
- Days on market39past 12 months
- Months of supply3.3end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Columbia Heights market report
Living in
What's it like living in Columbia Heights, MN?
The answer
Columbia Heights is a north metro city, and it's about 16 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 23 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 69.6% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1963, and 65.9% of households own their home.
Demographics · Columbia Heights, MN
Who lives in Columbia Heights?
According to the Census Bureau, Columbia Heights's median household income is $73,691, 28% lower than the Anoka County median (Anoka County: $101,869). The median age is 36.8, 65.9% of households own their home and 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
How fast is Columbia Heights growing?
Columbia Heights's population grew 1.8% between 2020 and 2024, from 21,963 to 22,358 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,944 |
| 2021 | 21,874 |
| 2022 | 22,275 |
| 2023 | 22,316 |
| 2024 | 22,358 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Columbia Heights address?
- Columbia Heights Public School Districtabout 100% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does Columbia Heights look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55421 covers most of Columbia Heights.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55421 | 100% | $277,300 | $70,772 | 60.7% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in Columbia Heights?
Columbia Heights has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. 2 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Columbia Heights; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Silver Lake71 acres
- Sandy Lake16 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Columbia Heights?
Columbia Heights residents' average one-way commute is 23.6 minutes (Census ACS). 66.1% drive alone, 3.4% take public transit and 18.5% work from home.
Drive times from Columbia Heights
- 16 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 23 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 30 minMSP Airport
- 32 minMall of America
- 16 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Columbia Heights residents work?
The largest share of employed Columbia Heights residents work in education, health care and social assistance (24.3%), followed by retail trade (14.5%). The unemployment rate averaged 5.5% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance24.3%
- Retail trade14.5%
- Professional, scientific and management services12.5%
- Manufacturing12%
- Transportation, warehousing and utilities7.4%
- Finance, insurance and real estate6.9%
City comparison
How does Columbia Heights compare to Hilltop, New Brighton and Fridley?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Columbia Heights, side by side.
| Metric | Columbia Heights | Hilltop | New Brighton | Fridley |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 22,358 | 956 | 22,374 | 30,679 |
| Change since 2020 | +1.8% | +0.1% | -4.6% | +3.7% |
| Median home value | $278K | $24K | $365K | $303K |
| Median household income | $74K | $54K | $89K | $78K |
| Median gross rent | $1,295 | $1,127 | $1,397 | $1,326 |
| Homeowners | 65.9% | 58% | 61.2% | 63% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 32.8 | 37 | 34.7 |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 25.9 min | 20 min | 22.6 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 16 min | 17 min | 18 min | 17 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Columbia Heights home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Columbia Heights's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Columbia Heights
What's required to sell a home in Columbia Heights?
Time of Sale Program. Sellers need a Certificate of Property Maintenance before selling, gifting or transferring the home.
- Applies to single-, two- and three-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and mobile homes.
Community Development, 763-706-3670. Source: City of Columbia Heights. Confirm before you list; rules change.
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Is Columbia Heights right for you?
Who should buy a home in Columbia Heights?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. Columbia Heights Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to Columbia Heights?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Anoka County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour Columbia Heights homes this weekend?
Found a Columbia Heights home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
Columbia Heights FAQ
What do Columbia Heights buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Columbia Heights?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Columbia Heights at $277,600, 20% lower than the Anoka County median (Anoka County: $346,500). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Columbia Heights homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Columbia Heights, MN?
About 22,358 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 1.8% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Columbia Heights?
Columbia Heights Public School District (about 100% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Columbia Heights from downtown Minneapolis?
About 16 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 23 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 23.6 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Columbia Heights a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Columbia Heights has a median household income of $73,691, 65.9% homeownership and a 23.6-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in Columbia Heights?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,295 a month, compared with $1,464 in Anoka County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Columbia Heights?
55421 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
What lakes are in Columbia Heights?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Highland Lake (about 16 acres) and Sullivan Lake (about 16 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Columbia Heights?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does Columbia Heights require an inspection to sell a home?
Yes. Sellers need a Certificate of Property Maintenance before selling, gifting or transferring the home. (Time of Sale Program.) Confirm current rules with the city before you list.
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Which communities are close to Columbia Heights?
Drive times from Columbia Heights in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
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