Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffe Shop Northeast
Coffee Shop
Bru House
Coffee Shop
Carma Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pilllar Forum
Coffee Shop
Corner Coffee
Coffee Shop
Limu Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Get Down Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Jax Cafe
Coffee Shop
Diamonds Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fletcher's Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Dogwood Coffee - Northeast
Coffee Shop
Matchbox Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
The Anchor Fish & Chips
Coffee Shop
Spyhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Corner - Camden
Coffee Shop
Honour
Coffee Shop
Five Watt
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Heights Theater
Cinema
Fridley History Center
Museum
Firefighters Hall and Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Museum
Jim Lupient Waterpark
Water Park
Ritz Theater
Theatre Arts
Irondale High School Wendt Stadium
Stadium
Nimbus Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (5) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
St. Anthony Municipal Liquor Store
Alcohol
Culver's
Fast Food
Fridley Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panchero's Mexican Grill
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Twin Spirits Distillery &M Coffee Shop
Bar
Clocktown Liquor
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Sweets
Central Avenue Liquors
Alcohol
Camden Liquors
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Eagles Club
Bar
Dream creamery
Sweets
Barley John's Brew Pub
Bar
Fitness (2) C-
City of Peace Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Hylander Center
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Gifford Fitness
Gym
Creekview Recreation Center
Community Centre
Fitness Crossroad
Gym
New Brighton Community Center
Community Centre
Timberwolf Fitness
Gym
Logan Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Saint Michael’s & Saint George’s Parish Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Dong Yang
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Sarah Jane's Bakery
Bakery
Solomons Bakery and Delivery
Bakery
Al-Amir Bakery
Bakery
Eastside Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Aki's Bread Haus
Bakery
Durango Bakery
Bakery
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
North Market
Grocery Store
The Thirsty Whale
Bakery
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Sentyrz
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
So Low Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Treehouse Foods Outlet Store
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (35) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Keyes Park
Park
Wargo Court
Park
Labelle Park
Park
Bruce Nawrocki Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Castle Heights
Playground
McKenna Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
First Lutheran Church Plaground
Playground
Curt Ramsdell Park
Park
Ostrander Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Huset Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Gateway Park
Park
Kordiak Park
Park
Hilltop Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Frattalone's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Menards
Home Improvement
Menards
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Duluth Trading Company
Clothing
Holiday
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
A Bag Lady
Clothing
Marathon
Convenience Store
KCN Nails
Beauty
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Twin Cities Wireless
Electronics
Recovery Bike Shop
Bicycle
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Atena Beauty Salon
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Cryptid Hair Parlour
Hairdresser
5th Ave Salon and Spa
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Silver Beach Tan
Beauty
Houston White
Clothing
Spectacle Shoppe
Optician
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Columbia Heights.
Public Transit Stops (113)
Stops & Stations A+
44 Av Ne
Bus Stop
44 Av Ne
Bus Stop
45 Av Ne
Bus Stop
Central Av Ne
Bus Stop
45 Av Ne
Bus Stop
Central Av Ne
Bus Stop
Jackson St
Bus Stop
43 Av Ne
Bus Stop
Jackson St
Bus Stop
46 Av Ne
Bus Stop
43 Av Ne
Bus Stop
46 Av Ne
Bus Stop
Monroe St Ne
Bus Stop
47 Av Ne
Bus Stop
Monroe St Ne
Bus Stop
42 Av Ne
Bus Stop
42 Av Ne
Bus Stop
47 Av Ne
Bus Stop
41 Av Ne
Bus Stop
Jefferson St
Bus Stop
Jefferson St
Bus Stop
41 Av Ne
Bus Stop
#4764
Bus Stop
Bay C
Bus Stop
#4801
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.8% B
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Columbia Heights is 99/100 - which is equal to Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Columbia Heights crime rates are 2,606 per 100k, which is 16% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
2,196 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
410 crimes per 100k D+
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employment B

The median income in Columbia Heights is $60,778 - which is 4% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$60,778 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
M Health Fairview Clinic
Clinic
Silver Lake Smiles
Dentist
Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station 20
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Clinic
Donald A. Quinn Jr DDS
Dentist
Silver Lake Dental
Dentist
New Brighton Fire Station
Fire Station
NB Police
Police
2nd Precinct
Police
Thomas Hardel Family Dentistry
Dentist
Pierce Dental Care
Dentist
Brooklyn Center Police Department
Police
Lake Johanna #1
Fire Station
New Fridley Fire Department
Fire Station
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Roseville Medical Center
Doctor
Brooklyn Blvd. Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Columbia Heights home prices are $193,700 - which is 1% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$193,700 B
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D+

The Columbia Heights graduation rate is 81% - which is 10% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Global Academy
Columbia Academy Anchor Program
Columbia Academy
Valley View Elementary
Immaculate Conception School
Columbia Heights Transition Program
Highland Elementary
Tesfa International School
Little Voyageurs Montessori School
North Park Elementary
Waite Park Elementary
Learning For Leadership Charter
Highview Middle School
Al-Amal School
Bel Air Elementary
Fridley Middle
Northeast Middle
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Wilshire Park Elementary
St. Anthony Middle
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center
School Readiness Program
Spero Academy
St Charles Borromeo School
Bright Water Elementary
High Schools (2) B-
Anchor
Columbia Heights Senior High
Learning For Leadership Charter
Al-Amal School
Totino-Grace High School
Fridley Senior High
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr
Transitions School
St. Anthony Village Alternative
St. Anthony Village Senior High
Edison Senior High
Edison High School - Sws
Brooklyn Center Summer School
Brooklyn Center High School
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
Henry High School - Sws
Henry Senior High
Woodcrest Baptist Academy
Menlo Park Academy
Menlo Park Academy Extended
Options
Brooklyn Center Early College Acad
Headway Academy North
Mounds View Senior High
Irondale Senior High
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ratings C+

Columbia Heights has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A-
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Columbia Heights Area Facts

  • Columbia Heights has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Columbia Heights crime rates are 16% higher than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Columbia Heights is equal to the Minnesota average

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Columbia Heights, MN: A close and inexpensive choice. 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Columbia Heights, MN is a northern suburb of Minneapolis. It is close to many amenities of the city without the expensive side. Unfortunately, Columbia Heights has seen a steady rise in crime over recent years and it doesn't look to be improving any time soon. The housing market ...Read More is poor, with many homeowners either leaving the city or renting their houses to lower income families, which is usually the recipe for a declining neighborhood.

The weather in Columbia Heights is comparable to the rest of Minnesota or the Midwest in general. The winters are quite snowy with often frigid temperatures, and the summers tend to be very hot and humid. It is worth noting as well that during the spring and summer months, this part of Minnesota is subject to possible tornadoes, which may be a downside for someone looking for a more permanent home.

Overall, Columbia Heights could be a good option if you're looking for inexpensive housing and don't have many needs related to multiple shopping, dining, and nightlife options. However, if you're looking to raise a family or if you want to be in a more vibrant part of the twin cities region, you're better off looking elsewhere. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Columbia Heights? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Keyes Park
      Wargo Court
      Labelle Park
      Bruce Nawrocki Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Heights Theater
      Fridley History Center
      Firefighters Hall and Museum
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Jim Lupient Waterpark
      Ritz Theater
      Irondale High School Wendt Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Dairy Queen
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      White Castle
      St. Anthony Municipal Liquor Store
      Culver's
      Fridley Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Columbia Heights? Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Columbia Heights.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Columbia Heights? The cost of living in Columbia Heights is 99/100 - which is equal to Minnesota.
      Columbia Heights
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Columbia Heights? Columbia Heights crime rates are 2,606, which are 16% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      2,606 per 100k people

      12% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      12% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Columbia Heights? The median income in Columbia Heights is $60,778 which is 4% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $60,77810% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,5289% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Columbia Heights a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Columbia Heights home prices? Columbia Heights home prices are $193,700 - which is 1% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $193,7005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9894% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      3% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Columbia Heights have good schools? The Columbia Heights graduation rate is 81% - which is 10% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      29% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Columbia Heights a good place to live? Columbia Heights has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      2 total surveys

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