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Vadnais Heights, Minnesota

Vadnais Heights Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Vadnais Heights, Ramsey County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 7, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

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Key takeaways

What should you know about Vadnais Heights at a glance?

Vadnais Heights is a north metro city in Ramsey County, home to 13,108 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 13,108 (Census 2024 estimate; +1.4% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $363,100, 11% higher than the Ramsey County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $98,685, 21% higher than Ramsey County
  • Homeownership: 79.6% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 26 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 29 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: White Bear Lake School District covers about 86% 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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Housing market · September 2026

Vadnais Heights home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Vadnais Heights was $371,000, down 5.4% from the year before, with 200 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$371,000−5.4% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold200past 12 months
  • Days on market50past 12 months
  • Months of supply2end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Vadnais Heights market report

Living in

What's it like living in Vadnais Heights, MN?

The answer

Vadnais Heights is a north metro city, and it's about 26 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 18 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 75% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1985, and 79.6% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis26min
Downtown Saint Paul18min
MSP Airport29min
Mall of America33min
University of Minnesota24min
Vadnais Heights13,108 residents · Ramsey County

Demographics · Vadnais Heights, MN

Who lives in Vadnais Heights?

According to the Census Bureau, Vadnais Heights's median household income is $98,685, 21% higher than the Ramsey County median (Ramsey County: $81,568). The median age is 39.6, 79.6% of households own their home and 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population13,1085,610 households
Median household income$98,685Ramsey Co. $81,568 · MN $89,062
Median home value$363,100Ramsey Co. $326,600 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,455Ramsey Co. $1,329 · MN $1,280
Homeowners79.6%Ramsey Co. 60.6% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher45.9%Ramsey Co. 45.6% · MN 39.4%
Median age39.6Ramsey Co. 36.1 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes75%Median year built: 1985

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 Vadnais Heights growing?

Vadnais Heights's population grew 1.4% between 2020 and 2024, from 12,921 to 13,108 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Vadnais Heights population, 2020–2024
12k12.5k13k13.5k2020202120222023202412,962202012,962202112,635202212,740202312,69513,108202413,108

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202012,962
202112,635
202212,740
202312,695
202413,108

School planning

Which schools serve a Vadnais Heights address?

  • White Bear Lake School Districtabout 86% of the city
  • Mounds View Public School Districtabout 14% 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.

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By ZIP code

What does Vadnais Heights look like by ZIP code?

2 ZIP codes cover most of Vadnais Heights.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeowners
5512776%$433,200$117,91782.3%Homes for sale
5511019%$360,500$101,29679%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 Vadnais Heights?

Vadnais Heights has about 1.2 square miles of water inside city limits. 6 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Vadnais Heights; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Vadnais Lake

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Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Vadnais Heights?

Vadnais Heights residents' average one-way commute is 22.9 minutes (Census ACS). 70.4% drive alone, 0.3% take public transit and 22.7% work from home.

Average commute22.9 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone70.4%of workers
Public transit0.3%of workers
Work from home22.7%of workers

Drive times from Vadnais Heights

Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Economy & jobs

Where do Vadnais Heights residents work?

The largest share of employed Vadnais Heights residents work in education, health care and social assistance (25.2%), followed by manufacturing (16.3%). The unemployment rate averaged 4.5% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries Vadnais Heights residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance25.2%
  2. Manufacturing16.3%
  3. Professional, scientific and management services13.5%
  4. Finance, insurance and real estate11.9%
  5. Retail trade8%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food7.7%

City comparison

How does Vadnais Heights compare to Little Canada, White Bear Lake and Shoreview?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Vadnais Heights, side by side.

MetricVadnais HeightsLittle CanadaWhite Bear LakeShoreview
Population (2024)13,10810,59023,47926,939
Change since 2020+1.4%-2.3%-5.6%0%
Median home value$363K$320K$332K$384K
Median household income$99K$78K$84K$108K
Median gross rent$1,455$1,417$1,601$1,661
Homeowners79.6%68.4%67.8%80.2%
Median age39.640.441.943.6
Average commute22.9 min23.6 min22 min22.2 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis26 min21 min27 min21 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a Vadnais Heights home cost you each month?

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Selling in Vadnais Heights

What's required to sell a home in Vadnais Heights?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Vadnais Heights; 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.

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Is Vadnais Heights right for you?

Who should buy a home in Vadnais 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. White Bear Lake 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 Vadnais Heights?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Ramsey 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.

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Vadnais Heights FAQ

What do Vadnais Heights buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Vadnais Heights?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Vadnais Heights at $363,100, 11% higher than the Ramsey County median (Ramsey County: $326,600). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Vadnais Heights homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Vadnais Heights, MN?

About 13,108 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 1.4% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Vadnais Heights?

White Bear Lake School District (about 86% of the city) and Mounds View Public School District (about 14% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Vadnais Heights from downtown Minneapolis?

About 26 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 18 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 22.9 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Vadnais Heights a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Vadnais Heights has a median household income of $98,685, 79.6% homeownership and a 22.9-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 Vadnais Heights?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,455 a month, compared with $1,329 in Ramsey County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Vadnais Heights?

55127 and 55110 cover 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 Vadnais Heights?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Vadnais Lake (about 586 acres), Sucker Lake (about 65 acres) and Willow Lake (about 60 acres), based on Census water maps.

How long does it take to close on a home in Vadnais 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 Vadnais Heights require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Vadnais Heights. 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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