What are the schools like in Arden Hills, MN?

Arden Hills is served primarily by GLOBAL ACADEMY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Arden Hills?

The median household income in Arden Hills, MN is $121,978 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Arden Hills, MN?

Arden Hills has an average high temperature of 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

Arden Hills, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Arden Hills, MN affordable or expensive?

Arden Hills's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arden Hills is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $394,600 and the median rent is $1,891 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arden Hills, MN?

Arden Hills has a violent crime rate of 450.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2738.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arden Hills, MN a Good Place to Live?

Arden Hills is a small town of 9,805 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $121,978 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Arden Hills stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Arden Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arden Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Arden Hills's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arden Hills costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Arden Hills, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$394,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,891	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$121,978	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Arden Hills's violent crime rate is 450.8 per 100,000 residents — 19% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

450.8 /100k

Property Crime

2738.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Arden Hills is served primarily by GLOBAL ACADEMY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arden Hills, MN	National Avg
School District	GLOBAL ACADEMY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	61.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arden Hills sees average highs of 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 33.0 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arden Hills, MN
Average High — January	24.6°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	33.0"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Arden Hills, MN	National Avg
Population	9,805	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	5.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shoreview, MN 1 mi New Brighton, MN 2 mi Mounds View, MN 3 mi St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN 4 mi Roseville, MN 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Arden Hills

Arden Hills, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55112

Arden Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arden Hills, MN affordable or expensive?

Arden Hills's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Arden Hills roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $394,600 and median rent is $1,891/month.

What is the crime rate in Arden Hills, MN?

Arden Hills's violent crime rate is 450.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2738.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arden Hills?

Public schools in Arden Hills are operated by GLOBAL ACADEMY. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 61.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arden Hills, MN a good place to live?

Arden Hills, MN has a population of 9,805, a median household income of $121,978, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Arden Hills?

Arden Hills averages 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.0 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arden Hills?

Arden Hills, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55112.

What is the population of Arden Hills?

The population of Arden Hills, Minnesota is 9,805 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arden Hills?

Key numbers for living in Arden Hills: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $394,600, median household income $121,978, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arden Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.