City safety & data profile

Vadnais HeightsMN

Vadnais Heights, MN is a 13K-resident city in Ramsey County with a median household income of $98,685.

Ramsey County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Vadnais Heights, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Vadnais Heights has a population larger than 19% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $363,100.

Data updated 2026-07-19

13K
Population
Top 81%
By size
$98,685
Median income
$363,100
Median home
3.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Vadnais Heights

Vadnais Heights posts a median household income higher than 68% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 32%
by median income, US cities

Where Vadnais Heights income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$98,685 Top 32% higher than 68% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Vadnais Heights, MN beyond the headline numbers

Vadnais Heights sits inside Ramsey County, Minnesota, at roughly 45.06°N, -93.07°W. Population 13,266, $98,685 median household income. Median home value $363,100, median rent $1,455. Poverty rate 3.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Vadnais Heights's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 31.7%, then obesity at 31.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Vadnais Heights from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,266
Vadnais Heights
Median Income
$98,685
+45% vs avg
Median Home Value
$363,100
+59% vs avg
Median Age
39.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ramsey County) - Vadnais Heights's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
543K+5%
Median Income
$81,568+50%
Median Home Value
$326,600+65%
Poverty Rate
12.3%-27%
Unemployment
4.9%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for Vadnais Heights, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,455/mo
Poverty Rate
3.9% -73% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 45.9%
Work From Home 22.7%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 72.6%
African American 6%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Obesity
31.5%
Short Sleep Duration
27.1%
Physical Inactivity
18.6%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.9%
Current Smoking
11.8%
Diabetes
10.6%
Current Asthma
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.5%
Annual Checkup 76.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Vadnais Heights, MN? ▼
Vadnais Heights, MN has a population of 13,266 people, located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Vadnais Heights? ▼
The median household income in Vadnais Heights, MN is $98,685 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 3.9%.
What is the median home value in Vadnais Heights? ▼
The median home value in Vadnais Heights, MN is $363,100. Median rent is $1,455/month.
What are the top health concerns in Vadnais Heights? ▼
The top health indicators in Vadnais Heights include High Blood Pressure (31.7%), Obesity (31.5%), Short Sleep Duration (27.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Vadnais Heights? ▼
The median age in Vadnais Heights, MN is 39.6 years. 45.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Vadnais Heights, MN is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. With a population of 13K and a $98,685 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Vadnais Heights area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Vadnais Heights's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Ramsey County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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