At a Glance
Median Income
$74,688
$37,103 per capita
Home Value
$259,900
Zillow: $292,106
Median Rent
$1,278/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
2,356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Columbia Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbia Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbia Heights a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbia Heights residents earn a median household income of $74,688 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,103. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% 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 Columbia Heights is $259,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,106. Median rent is $1,278/month, with 40.0% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Columbia Heights reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,356/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Columbia Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia Heights has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population22,016
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density6,456/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,688
Per Capita$37,103
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,900
Rent$1,278
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$292,106
Housing Units9,216
Rent Burden40.0%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property2,356/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault121/100K
Burglary247/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation918 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Columbia Heights was founded in 1898.
The median home in Columbia Heights was built in 1961.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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