Compare cities · September 2026
Anoka vs. Arden Hills
Homes in Arden Hills sold for a median $457,500 over the 12 months through September 2026, 33% more than in Anoka ($345,000). Homes sold faster in Anoka: 39 days on market on average, against 47 in Arden Hills. Arden Hills's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1978 against 1973. Arden Hills is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 20 minutes by car, against 33. The two are about 15 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Anoka | Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $345,000 | $457,500 |
| Change from a year earlier | +2.7% | 0.0% |
| Homes sold | 207 | 84 |
| Days on market | 39 | 47 |
| Share of original list price | 99.6% | 99.0% |
| Price per square foot | $203 | $217 |
| New listings | 252 | 103 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 36 | 13 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Anoka | Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $308,700 | $441,900 |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1978 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 59% | 73% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57% | 82% |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $1,710 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Anoka | Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 18,068 | 9,490 |
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi | 8.5 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 33 min | 20 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 37 min | 20 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 49 min | 31 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 48 min | 33 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 35 min | 18 min |
| Average commute to work | 24.5 min | 16.8 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 0 | 7 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Anoka
School districts: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District
Arden Hills
School districts: Mounds View Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Johanna (212 acres), Lake Josephine (116 acres), Round Lake (106 acres), Valentine Lake (64 acres), Little Johanna Lake (17 acres)
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Anoka or Arden Hills?
Is Anoka or Arden Hills more expensive?
Arden Hills. The median sale price was $457,500 there and $345,000 in Anoka over the 12 months through September 2026, according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update. The median is the middle sale, so both have homes well above and below it.
Where do homes sell faster, Anoka or Arden Hills?
Anoka: 39 days on market on average against 47, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Arden Hills, about 20 minutes by car in light traffic (33 from Anoka). To downtown Saint Paul: 37 minutes from Anoka, 20 from Arden Hills.
How far apart are Anoka and Arden Hills?
About 15 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Anoka or Arden Hills?
Arden Hills has more: 0 lakes of 10+ acres touch Anoka and 7 touch Arden Hills (largest: Lake Johanna), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Anoka and Arden Hills?
Anoka: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District. Arden Hills: Mounds View Public School District. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Anoka or Arden Hills?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
Deciding between them?
See homes in Anoka and Arden Hills.
A Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both, tell you what's selling and for how much right now, and help you decide. There's no cost to buyers.