Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Columbia Heights, MN
$307,300Median listing price
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About Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights is a dense first-ring suburb directly north of Minneapolis, developed in the early-to-mid 1900s around its main street, Central Ave.
Home prices in Columbia Heights
The median listing price in Columbia Heights is $307,300.
Top places in Columbia Heights
- Central Ave corridor
- Huset Park and the city's park system
- Columbia Heights Public Library
- Murzyn Hall community center
- Silver Lake and its beach (nearby, shared with St. Anthony)
- Columbia Golf Club
- The historic Heights Theater on Central Ave
- Jamboree Days community festival
Commuting from Columbia Heights
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 10–15 minutes via Central Ave or I-35W S.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 15–20 minutes via I-694 E or University Ave.
- **Transit:** Strong Metro Transit local and express bus service along Central Ave and University Ave; among the best transit access in Anoka County.
- **Highway access:** I-35W, MN-47 (University Ave), MN-65 (Central Ave), I-694.
Columbia Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Columbia Heights, MN?
The median listing price in Columbia Heights is $307,300. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Columbia Heights, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 10–15 minutes via Central Ave or I-35W S.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.