What are the schools like in Little Canada, MN?

Little Canada is served primarily by Northeast Metro 916. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.6:1.

What is the median household income in Little Canada?

The median household income in Little Canada, MN is $69,673 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Little Canada, MN?

Little Canada has an average high temperature of 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Little Canada, MN affordable or expensive?

Little Canada's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Little Canada is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $300,100 and the median rent is $1,282 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Little Canada, MN?

Little Canada 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 Little Canada, MN a Good Place to Live?

Little Canada is a small city of 10,624 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $69,673 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Little Canada stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Little Canada is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Little Canada 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

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

Metric	Little Canada, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$300,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,282	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,673	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Little Canada'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

Little Canada is served primarily by Northeast Metro 916. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Little Canada, MN	National Avg
School District	Northeast Metro 916	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	4.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Little Canada sees average highs of 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Little Canada, MN
Average High — January	24.6°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Little Canada, MN	National Avg
Population	10,624	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	13.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vadnais Heights, MN 3 mi Maplewood, MN 3 mi Gem Lake, MN 3 mi Roseville, MN 3 mi North St. Paul, MN 4 mi

Little Canada vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Canada, MN affordable or expensive?

Little Canada's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Little Canada roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $300,100 and median rent is $1,282/month.

What is the crime rate in Little Canada, MN?

Little Canada'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 Little Canada?

Public schools in Little Canada are operated by Northeast Metro 916. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.6:1. 39.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Little Canada, MN a good place to live?

Little Canada, MN has a population of 10,624, a median household income of $69,673, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. 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 Little Canada?

Little Canada averages 24.6°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Little Canada?

The population of Little Canada, Minnesota is 10,624 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Little Canada?

Key numbers for living in Little Canada: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $300,100, median household income $69,673, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Little Canada side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.