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Columbia Heights, Minnesota · ZIP 55421

Columbia Heights — ZIP 55421

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Columbia Heights (55421) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Minnesota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $307K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100
Avg math proficiency18%
Avg reading proficiency27%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$307K
Median rent$1,520/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$307K

Median Rent

$1,520/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,396

Violent Crime

402

Property Crime

3,994

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Anoka County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Highland ElementaryPK–05534
26%
26%
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle05–08291
25%
30%
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary02–04227
17%
22%
Valley View ElementaryPK–05568
16%
26%
Columbia Academy06–08719
14%
25%
Columbia Heights Senior High09–121,141
12%
32%
Bultum AcademyPK–08249Not reportedNot reported
Prodeo Columbia Heights PrimaryPK–01218Not reportedNot reported
Virtual Heights Secondary06–1219Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,051

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

37.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55421 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 55421 has a school score of 50/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55421 is approximately $307K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 55421 in Columbia Heights has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.