The Town FilesLittle Canada, Minnesota
City in Ramsey County · population 10,819 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $319,800
- Household income
- $77,957
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 40.4
Little Canada is a city of 10,819 people in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $319,800, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks hipper than 97% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 96% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Minnesota towns.
How Little Canada 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 Little Canada is worth $319,800, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $77,957, which is more affordable than 20% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,417 a month. 68.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Little Canada | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $319,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,417 | $991 |
| Median household income | $77,957 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.4% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Little Canada
| People | Little Canada | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.3% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.3% | — |
| Work from home | 22.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 90.2% |
Weather in Little Canada
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
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Little Canada since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 9.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 508 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 283 times; the largest was 3.10 inches on August 24, 2006.
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 Little Canada itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Little Canada
11 public schools with 3,693 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEVILLE AREA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 840 | 15.0 |
| Community School of Excellence Elem (charter) | PK-4 | 728 | 11.4 |
| LITTLE CANADA ELEMENTARY | K-6 | 634 | 16.7 |
| Community School of Excellence - MS (charter) | 5-8 | 575 | 287.5 |
| Mississippi Creative Arts Elem | PK-5 | 555 | 11.1 |
| AFSA Elementary (charter) | K-6 | 143 | 9.5 |
| Quora Secondary School | 7-12 | 116 | 2.8 |
| EAST VIEW ACADEMY | 9-12 | 102 | 12.8 |
| CSE - OLL EC-5 (charter) | PK-5 | — | — |
| CSE - OLL 6-8 (charter) | 6-8 | — | — |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL AREA LEARNING CENTER | 7-8 | — | — |
Towns near Little Canada
- Vadnais Heights, MN2.5 mi · 12,912 people · home $363,100
- Maplewood, MN2.6 mi · 42,088 people · home $323,200
- Roseville, MN3.5 mi · 36,254 people · home $352,100
- North St. Paul, MN4.1 mi · 12,364 people · home $298,500
- White Bear Lake, MN4.5 mi · 24,883 people · home $331,800
- Shoreview, MN5.0 mi · 26,921 people · home $383,700
- Falcon Heights, MN5.1 mi · 5,369 people · home $384,500
- Arden Hills, MN5.2 mi · 9,939 people · home $441,900
Little Canada questions
Is Little Canada, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Little Canada scores better for retirees than 23% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 3%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Little Canada?
The median owner-occupied home in Little Canada is valued at $319,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,957, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,417 a month.
What is the weather like in Little Canada?
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 Little Canada get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Little Canada 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)