Co Road I, 2013
Arden Hills’s story
75 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,930 in 1960, 9,939 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 6 maps from 1902 on.
- 1951Arden Hills is settled
Arden HillsMN
A town of 9,583, settled in 1951. A regional job hub with 12,592 jobs.
Trash & recycling2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Gabriel Vanslette · CC BY 3.0
Population
9,583
2025 Census estimate · −5.1% since 2020
Typical home
$477K
+2.8% in a year
Household income
$134K
median
Median age
35.3
years
Jobs based here
12,592
A job hub
TownGrade
A+
#28 of 271 in MN
Why does Arden Hills grade so well?
Arden Hills is one of the best-graded places in America: an A+, 28th of 271 graded towns in Minnesota. CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 96% of the country, the median household earns $134K, and its schools rank ahead of 84% of Minnesota towns. Its lowest mark, a C, is in cost of living. 62% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Arden Hills, above both Minnesota’s towns (33%) and U.S. towns (29%). On hazard risk, just 49 of Minnesota’s 575 towns do better. Arden Hills is home to Bethel University.
What makes Arden Hills stand out
Where Arden Hills beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here12,592
Residents who work3,867
Work
3.3 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
20 better11 too close to call1 worse
| Widest gap | Arden Hills | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 8.4% | 13.1% |
HealthA+
Beats MN on 20 of 32 CDC measures, trails it on 1
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
College town
18% of Arden Hills is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
How Arden Hills grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Arden Hills is from typical.
HealthM Health Fairview St. John's Hospital 7 miles awayA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 7.5% of households have no car; 8.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 21% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 6% conserved landAOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life1.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 82° summer afternoons, 40″ of snow–Open →Housing market11 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.3–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 73 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 70 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Arden Hills. Close and well known come first.
Big draw8 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
7 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
8 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
9 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
8 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
8 mi WaterfallSaint Anthony FallsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Arden Hills: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Arden Hills, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterArden Hills water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery week, day by addressCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRamsey County ElectionsRamsey County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code5511255112 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Arden Hills.
Arden Hills draws workers from St. Paul and beyond, has less smoking than most of Minnesota and gets more snow than most of the country, though not than most of Minnesota.
HealthA+
A smaller share of adults in Arden Hills get no exercise outside work than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
Its widest gap with Minnesota is smoking: 8.4% of its 7,926 adults smoke cigarettes, against 13.1% statewide.
15% of adults get no exercise outside work in Arden Hills. Among 271 Minnesota towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Arden Hills. 25% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Arden Hills.
96%healthier than U.S. townsA+Health Grade
| Arden Hills | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 30% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 23% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
20 better11 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Arden Hills | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.9% | 8.9% |
| More lonely adults | 36.5% | 31.2% |
M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital
7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
93rd
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA−
For schools, Arden Hills earns an A−
Its public schools are run by the Mounds View Public School District. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Mounds View Senior High, with 1,833 students.
84%of MN districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Hills ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 | 750 | A− |
| Mounds View Senior HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,833 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Arden Hills
12,592 jobs are based in Arden Hills, 3.3 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. 27.3% of workers work from home, against 17.6% across Minnesota.
Most working residents leave Arden Hills for work: only 6% work in town. 27% of Arden Hills workers work from home. The top destinations are Minneapolis (21%), St.
6%work in town
| Arden Hills | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 27% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $134,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Arden Hills6%
Minneapolis21%
St. Paul11%
Roseville6%
Edina4%
8 mi
median commute distance
12,592
jobs based in Arden Hills
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 84% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsA
5.8% of Arden Hills is conserved land
6.4 miles of trail in 14 parks and preserves. Tony Schmidt Regional Park, at 281 acres with 1.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#85for trails in MN
| Arden Hills | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
5.8%
conserved · 356 of 6,104 acres
6.4 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tony Schmidt Regional Park | 1.2 mi | 281 |
| 2. Chatham Trails Park | 1 mi | 29 |
| 3. Floral Park | 0.7 mi | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C
A typical Arden Hills home is worth about $477K
The median property tax bill is $5,072, against $3,357 across Minnesota, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The typical Arden Hills home is worth about $477,000, up 2.8% in a year, 37% above the Minnesota typical home. The median rent in Arden Hills is $1,710 a month.
$477KZillow home value
| Arden Hills | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,710 a month | $1,192 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 82% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Arden Hills$477K
Minnesota$349K
Market temperature
11
days on market
102.3%
sale-to-list price
+2.8%
value change, 1 year
11
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Arden Hills faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Arden Hills since 2013.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2013
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Arden Hills has snowy winters and pleasant summers
The U Of Mn St Paul weather station, 6 miles away, records that 40 inches of snow fall in a normal winter: more than most of the country, but less than 83% of Minnesota places with climate records. January nights average 6.6°: colder than most of the country, but milder than 93% of Minnesota places with climate records; July afternoons average 81.9°.
Arden Hills has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Arden Hills’ January low is 7°F.
40″snow a winter
| Arden Hills | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 7°F | 6°F | 22°F |
| July high | 82°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall39–57°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Arden Hills
18pages on Arden Hills
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
25 within 15 miles of the center of Arden Hills
Bethel UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Arden HillsIn town$44,226 tuitionUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesUniversity or college · Public · Minneapolis7.6 mi$17,214 in-state tuitionSaint Paul CollegeCommunity college · Public · Saint Paul8.9 mi$6,326 in-state tuition
College town 18 of every 100 Arden Hills residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A job hub
Every workday, about 12,372 people come to Arden Hills for work
Where Arden Hills’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
12,592jobs based in Arden Hills
6%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Arden Hills
City in Minnesota, United States
Arden Hills ( AR-dən) is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,939 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 9,490 in 2024. Bethel University and its seminary are in the city, and the campus of University of Northwestern – St. Paul straddles the Arden Hills–Roseville border. The city contains the headquarters of Land O'Lakes and Catholic United Financial, a fraternal benefit society. Boston Scientific also has a campus in Arden Hills.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1951
- Area
- 9.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
- Area code
- 651
Arden Hills’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Arden Hills.
New BrightonShoreviewArden Hills
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Hills | #28 | A+ | C | — | A− | A+ |
| New Brighton | #73 | A | C | B | A− | A− |
| Shoreview | #42 | A | C | — | A− | A+ |
Arden Hills and Shoreview report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Arden Hills with a neighbor →
Questions about Arden Hills
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Arden Hills, MN a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Arden Hills grades A+ overall, better than 97% of U.S. towns and #28 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades A+ for health and A− for schools.
Is Arden Hills, MN expensive?
That is 4.8 years of the area's median household income ($99,833 across the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.