At a Glance
Median Income
$128,668
$51,074 per capita
Home Value
$423,800
Zillow: $479,132
Median Rent
$1,847/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
10.0% smoking rate
How Arden Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arden Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arden Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arden Hills residents earn a median household income of $128,668 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,074. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arden Hills is $423,800 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,132. Median rent is $1,847/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
64.0% of adults in Arden Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arden Hills has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population9,737
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,150/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,668
Per Capita$51,074
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$423,800
Rent$1,847
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$479,132
Housing Units2,934
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation929 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Arden Hills was founded in 1951.
The median home in Arden Hills was built in 1976.
28.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.