The Town FilesFridley, Minnesota
City in Anoka County · population 29,590 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $302,900
- Household income
- $77,680
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 34.7
Fridley is a city of 29,590 people in Anoka County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $302,900, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better transit than 100% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 98% of Minnesota towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Minnesota towns.
How Fridley 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 Fridley is worth $302,900, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $77,680, which is more affordable than 26% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,326 a month. 63.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fridley | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,900 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,326 | $991 |
| Median household income | $77,680 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.0% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fridley
| People | Fridley | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.2% | — |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 90.2% |
Weather in Fridley
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 7.2°F. About 30.7 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 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fridley since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 3, 1983 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 478 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 11, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 310 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Anoka County since 1996
Anoka County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1990: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Anoka County
Anoka County had 133,130 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,235 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Fridley itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Fridley
14 public schools with 3,779 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIDLEY SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 799 | 17.8 |
| FRIDLEY MIDDLE | 5-8 | 632 | 14.4 |
| Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion | K-4 | 555 | 17.9 |
| STEVENSON ELEMENTARY | PK-4 | 446 | 11.4 |
| HAYES ELEMENTARY | PK-4 | 431 | 11.6 |
| North Park School for Innovation | PK-5 | 401 | 15.4 |
| Metro Heights Academy | 9-12 | 190 | 19.0 |
| Voluntary Prekindergarten School | PK-PK | 134 | — |
| Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr | 9-12 | 113 | 28.3 |
| FRIDLEY MIDDLE AREA LEARNING CENTER | 5-8 | 36 | — |
| Early Childhood Special Education S | PK-PK | 36 | — |
| TRANSITIONS SCHOOL | 11-12 | 6 | — |
Towns near Fridley
- Spring Lake Park, MN2.3 mi · 7,188 people · home $290,100
- Columbia Heights, MN2.5 mi · 21,973 people · home $277,600
- New Brighton, MN2.9 mi · 23,454 people · home $364,700
- Mounds View, MN3.0 mi · 13,249 people · home $324,200
- Brooklyn Center, MN3.0 mi · 33,782 people · home $274,300
- St. Anthony, MN4.3 mi · 9,257 people · home $387,500
- Arden Hills, MN4.7 mi · 9,939 people · home $441,900
- Brooklyn Park, MN4.7 mi · 86,478 people · home $336,200
Fridley questions
Is Fridley, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fridley scores better for retirees than 2% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 1%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Fridley?
The median owner-occupied home in Fridley is valued at $302,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,680, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,326 a month.
What is the weather like in Fridley?
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 7.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.7 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Fridley get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fridley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 3, 1983. 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)