Columbia Heights City Property Records in Minnesota

Columbia Heights is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis in Anoka County, Minnesota, with older single-family homes and apartment buildings along Central Avenue. Its property records show owners, valuations and recorded transactions.

Deeds, mortgages and other documents are recorded by the Anoka County Recorder in Anoka, while Torrens property is registered with the Anoka County Registrar of Titles. The Anoka County Assessor determines estimated market values for city parcels, and the Anoka County Property Tax and Elections Department handles tax statements and payments. Owners can contest values at the local Board of Appeal and Equalization and then in Minnesota Tax Court. Estate transfers go through the Anoka County District Court, and historical materials may be found at the Minnesota Historical Society.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$74,688
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$259,900
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,732
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,278 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
65%
Population
Population:
22,016

Columbia Heights Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Columbia Heights. It shows reported violent crimes, including murder, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. The figures show how many incidents were reported in each category.

The data lists 0 murders, 17 robberies, and 42 assaults among reported violent crimes. For property crimes, it lists 510 total property crimes, 40 burglaries, and 104 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts give a view of reported crime in each category for Columbia Heights. Users can compare the categories to see which types of reported crime appear most often, although the counts do not show the circumstances of individual incidents.

Robberies
Robberies:
17
Burglary
Burglary:
40
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
104
Theft
Theft:
366
Assault
Assault:
42
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
16

What Is the Population Profile of Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights has a diverse population. White residents make up the largest group at 52% (11,342 residents), followed by Black residents at 25% (5,445 residents) and Hispanic residents at 13% (2,937 residents). Two or More Races (5%, 1,074 residents) and Asian residents (5%, 1,031 residents) are the next largest groups.

White
52%
11,342
Black
25%
5,445
Hispanic
13%
2,937
Asian
5%
1,031
Two + Races
5%
1,074
Other Race
0.70%
154
American Indian
0.15%
33
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Columbia Heights, Ratings Compared Across Minnesota B+

Columbia Heights's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, including parks, dining, and diversity. Access to Parks, Access to Restaurants, and Diversity have the highest ratings, each at A. Other notable ratings include Good for Young Professionals (A), Nightlife (A-), Commute (A-), Public Schools (C+), and Weather (C+). Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
B+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
B+

How Educated Is Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (31%), Bachelor Degree (25%), and Some College (12%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
31%
Bachelor Degree
25%
Some College
12%
Associate Degree
9%
Below High School
9%
Masters Degree
6%
Doctorate
0.40%

When Were Homes Built

Columbia Heights's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (35%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (26%) and 2000 - Present (14%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
35%
1960 - 1979
26%
2000 - Present
14%
1980 - 1999
13%
Before 1939
11%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Columbia Heights's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (39%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (24%) and 1 Bedroom (18%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
39%
2 Bedrooms
24%
1 Bedroom
18%
4 Bedrooms
14%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Columbia Heights's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (19%), 65 Plus (15%), and 55 - 64 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

25 - 34
19%
65 Plus
15%
45 - 54
13%
Under 10
13%
55 - 64
13%
35 - 44
12%
18 - 24
8%
10 - 17
8%

Property Market Trends at Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $259,900. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,278 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Columbia Heights's dynamic real estate landscape.

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