Hilltop, Minnesota
Hilltop Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Hilltop, Anoka County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Hilltop at a glance?
Hilltop is a north metro city in Anoka County, home to 956 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 956 (Census 2024 estimate; +0.1% since 2020)
- Median home value: $23,900, 93% lower than the Anoka County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $54,306, 47% lower than Anoka County
- Homeownership: 58% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 17 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 31 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.
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Recently sold
What did homes in Hilltop sell for?
Homes sold in Hilltop in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
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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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Living in
What's it like living in Hilltop, MN?
The answer
Hilltop is a north metro city, and it's about 17 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 23 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 10.3% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1971, and 58% of households own their home.
Demographics · Hilltop, MN
Who lives in Hilltop?
According to the Census Bureau, Hilltop's median household income is $54,306, 47% lower than the Anoka County median (Anoka County: $101,869). The median age is 32.8, 58% of households own their home and 8.4% 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. Hilltop is small, so these survey figures rest on few responses and can have wide margins of error.
Population trend
How fast is Hilltop growing?
Hilltop's population held steady 0.1% between 2020 and 2024, from 955 to 956 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 954 |
| 2021 | 957 |
| 2022 | 951 |
| 2023 | 950 |
| 2024 | 956 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Hilltop 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 Hilltop look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55421 covers most of Hilltop.
| 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 Hilltop?
Hilltop has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away.
No named lakes of 10 acres or more touch the city on Census maps.
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Hilltop?
Hilltop residents' average one-way commute is 25.9 minutes (Census ACS). 67% drive alone, 0.7% take public transit and 8.5% work from home.
Drive times from Hilltop
- 17 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 23 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 31 minMSP Airport
- 32 minMall of America
- 17 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 Hilltop residents work?
The largest share of employed Hilltop residents work in education, health care and social assistance (20.9%), followed by retail trade (16.1%). The unemployment rate averaged 15.8% 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 assistance20.9%
- Retail trade16.1%
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food15.8%
- Transportation, warehousing and utilities11.5%
- Construction9.6%
- Finance, insurance and real estate6.9%
City comparison
How does Hilltop compare to Columbia Heights, Fridley and New Brighton?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Hilltop, side by side.
| Metric | Hilltop | Columbia Heights | Fridley | New Brighton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 956 | 22,358 | 30,679 | 22,374 |
| Change since 2020 | +0.1% | +1.8% | +3.7% | -4.6% |
| Median home value | $24K | $278K | $303K | $365K |
| Median household income | $54K | $74K | $78K | $89K |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 | $1,295 | $1,326 | $1,397 |
| Homeowners | 58% | 65.9% | 63% | 61.2% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 36.8 | 34.7 | 37 |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 23.6 min | 22.6 min | 20 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 17 min | 16 min | 17 min | 18 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Hilltop home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Hilltop'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 Hilltop
What's required to sell a home in Hilltop?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Hilltop; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is Hilltop right for you?
Who should buy a home in Hilltop?
- 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 Hilltop?
- 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 Hilltop homes this weekend?
Found a Hilltop 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.
Hilltop FAQ
What do Hilltop buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Hilltop?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Hilltop at $23,900, 93% lower than the Anoka County median (Anoka County: $346,500). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Hilltop homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Hilltop, MN?
About 956 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city held steady by 0.1% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Hilltop?
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 Hilltop from downtown Minneapolis?
About 17 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 23 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 25.9 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Hilltop a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Hilltop has a median household income of $54,306, 58% homeownership and a 25.9-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 Hilltop?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,127 a month, compared with $1,464 in Anoka County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Hilltop?
55421 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
How long does it take to close on a home in Hilltop?
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 Hilltop require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Hilltop. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Hilltop?
Drive times from Hilltop in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.