The Town FilesArden Hills, Minnesota
City in Ramsey County · population 9,939 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $441,900
- Household income
- $134,118
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 35.3
Arden Hills is a city of 9,939 people in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $441,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 97% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 97% of Minnesota towns.
How Arden Hills ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arden Hills is worth $441,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $134,118, which is more affordable than 55% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,710 a month. 81.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arden Hills | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $441,900 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,710 | $991 |
| Median household income | $134,118 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.9% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Arden Hills
| People | Arden Hills | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.4% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.6% | — |
| Work from home | 27.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 90.2% |
Weather in Arden Hills
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 8.3°F. About 33.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arden Hills since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 4.3 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 514 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 311 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Ramsey County since 1996
Ramsey County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ramsey County
Ramsey County had 325,226 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,908 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Arden Hills itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Arden Hills
2 public schools with 2,618 students, about 22.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNDS VIEW SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,901 | 27.6 |
| Valentine Hills Elementary | 1-5 | 717 | 14.6 |
Towns near Arden Hills
- Shoreview, MN1.5 mi · 26,921 people · home $383,700
- New Brighton, MN2.0 mi · 23,454 people · home $364,700
- Mounds View, MN3.2 mi · 13,249 people · home $324,200
- St. Anthony, MN3.7 mi · 9,257 people · home $387,500
- Roseville, MN3.9 mi · 36,254 people · home $352,100
- North Oaks, MN3.9 mi · 5,272 people · home $821,200
- Columbia Heights, MN4.2 mi · 21,973 people · home $277,600
- Fridley, MN4.7 mi · 29,590 people · home $302,900
Arden Hills questions
Is Arden Hills, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arden Hills scores better for retirees than 74% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 8%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Arden Hills?
The median owner-occupied home in Arden Hills is valued at $441,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $134,118, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,710 a month.
What is the weather like in Arden Hills?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 8.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.1 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Arden Hills get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arden Hills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)