Canabury Square, 2011
Little Canada’s story
174 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,512 in 1960, 10,819 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 6 maps from 1902 on.
- 1852Little Canada is settled
Population
10,567
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$359K
+1.1% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
40.4
years
Jobs based here
6,995
Balanced
TownGrade
B+
#145 of 271 in MN
Is Little Canada a good place to live?
Little Canada is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B+ overall, ranked 145th of 271 in Minnesota, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is health: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 79% of the country. A typical home there costs about $359K, 3.6 years of the Minneapolis metro’s $100K median household income. Only 17 of Minnesota’s 572 towns score lower on civic life. Little Canada is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 86% of U.S. towns. 22% of workers work from home in Little Canada, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 11%.
What makes Little Canada stand out
Where Little Canada beats most towns.
A growing town
Little Canada has grown 8% since 2010
9,773 counted in 2010 and 10,819 in 2020; an estimated 10,567 in 2025.
Since 2020 the trend has turned: down 2.5%, after 10.7% growth in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Little Canada grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Little Canada is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 11.8 of 20; 9.2% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 22% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthM Health Fairview St. John's Hospital 2.4 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingC+Open →Jobs & income$78K median household income; 6,995 jobs based hereBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 3% conserved landB−Open →History1 notable person born hereC−Open →Civic life1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
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 market20 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 40.4–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →U.S. Bank Stadium and 70 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Little Canada. Close and well known come first.
Big draw9 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
6 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
8 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
10 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
6 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
5 mi MuseumMinnesota State CapitolSources: 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 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Minnesota State Capitol: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Little Canada: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Little Canada, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLittle Canada water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown’s haulerRepublic Services picks up at the curb for every homeTown 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 codes55117, 55109, 55113, 5512755117 84% · 55109 7% · 55113 6% · 55127 2%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 Little Canada.
HealthA−
Fewer of Little Canada’s adults binge drink than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
15% of adults binge drink in Little Canada. Little Canada beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 29% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Little Canada.
79%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Little Canada | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better28 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Little Canada | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.1% | 17.8% |
| More lonely adults | 36.9% | 31.2% |
M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital
2.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
63rd
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB−
Little Canada’s public schools outperform 54% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Roseville Public School District. Two of its 8 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
54%of MN districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville Area MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 853 | C |
| East View AcademyLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 122 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Little Canada faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Little Canada.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 1983
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Little Canada, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The U Of Mn St Paul weather station, 5 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. July afternoons average 82.1°: cooler than most of the country, but hotter than 77% of Minnesota places with climate records; January nights average 6.6°.
Little Canada has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Little Canada’s January low is 7°F.
40″snow a winter
| Little Canada | 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
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
With 1.5 jobs for every working resident, Little Canada draws in 6,807 commuters
Most working residents leave Little Canada for work: only 4% work in town. 12% of Little Canada residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are St.
4%work in town
| Little Canada | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.9% | 9.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $91,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Little Canada4%
St. Paul18%
Minneapolis15%
Roseville5%
Maplewood4%
9 mi
median commute distance
6,995
jobs based in Little Canada
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 86% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). Little Canada has lost 2.5% of its people since 2020, down to 10,567 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 40% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
40.4median age · MN 38.8
| Little Canada | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 33% | 29% |
Little CanadaMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school16%
Some college20%
Associate’s16%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.1 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Little Canada | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.1% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 16% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 20% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.1% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.6% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.6% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsB−
Little Canada has set aside 3.4% of its land for conservation
0.2 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
3.4%conserved
3.4%
conserved · 96 of 2,855 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pioneer Park | — | 32 |
| 2. Vadnais - Snail Lakes Regional Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Thunder Bay Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C+
Little Canada earns a C+ for cost of living
The typical Little Canada home is worth about $359,000, up 1.1% in a year, close to the Minnesota typical home. The median rent in Little Canada is $1,417 a month.
$359KZillow home value
| Little Canada | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,417 a month | $1,192 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Little Canada$359K
Minnesota$349K
Market temperature
20
days on market
100%
sale-to-list price
+1.1%
value change, 1 year
9
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Little Canada
19pages on Little Canada
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
22 within 15 miles of the center of Little Canada
American Academy of Health and WellnessUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Roseville3.8 miMetropolitan State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Paul4.6 mi$9,840 in-state tuitionCentury CollegeCommunity college · Public · White Bear Lake5.1 mi$6,214 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Little Canada residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Little Canada
City in Minnesota, United States
Little Canada is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It is a second-ring suburb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul. The population was 10,819 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1953
- Area
- 4.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 912 ft
- Area code
- 651
Little Canada’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Little Canada.
MaplewoodVadnais HeightsLittle Canada
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Canada | #145 | B+ | C+ | — | B− | A− |
| Maplewood | #236 | C+ | C+ | D | C | A− |
| Vadnais Heights | #94 | A | C+ | — | B+ | A− |
Little Canada and Vadnais Heights report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Little Canada with a neighbor →
Questions about Little Canada
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Little Canada, MN a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Little Canada grades B+ overall, better than 74% of U.S. towns and #145 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades A− for health and B− for schools.
Is Little Canada, MN expensive?
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+.