The Town FilesFalcon Heights, Minnesota
City in Ramsey County · population 5,369 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $384,500
- Household income
- $96,528
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 34.4
Falcon Heights is a city of 5,369 people in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $384,500, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better transit than 100% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Minnesota towns, hipper than 99% of Minnesota towns.
How Falcon Heights ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Falcon Heights is worth $384,500, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $96,528, which is more affordable than 23% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,202 a month. 57.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Falcon Heights | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,500 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,202 | $991 |
| Median household income | $96,528 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 57.4% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Falcon Heights
| People | Falcon Heights | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.9% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.7% | — |
| Work from home | 29.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in Falcon Heights
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 5.5°F. About 32.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falcon Heights since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 5.9 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 562 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 328 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 8, 1966.
Severe weather in Ramsey County since 1996
Ramsey County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ramsey County
Ramsey County had 325,226 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,908 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Falcon Heights itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Falcon Heights
37 public schools with 9,660 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMO PARK SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,074 | 19.5 |
| Hmong College Prep Academy ES (charter) | K-5 | 1,015 | 11.4 |
| HMONG COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY HS (charter) | 9-12 | 811 | 15.3 |
| Hmong College Prep Academy MS (charter) | 6-8 | 682 | 15.9 |
| Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr (charter) | K-8 | 587 | 13.3 |
| ST. ANTHONY PARK ELEMENTARY | K-6 | 483 | 14.6 |
| FALCON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | K-6 | 461 | 21.0 |
| Midway Star Academy (charter) | K-8 | 421 | 26.3 |
| GREAT RIVER SCHOOL (charter) | 7-12 | 401 | 13.4 |
| HGA Secondary (charter) | 8-12 | 401 | 16.7 |
| Great River Elementary School (charter) | 1-6 | 385 | 21.4 |
| New Century School (charter) | PK-5 | 356 | 11.1 |
Towns near Falcon Heights
- Roseville, MN2.2 mi · 36,254 people · home $352,100
- St. Anthony, MN3.5 mi · 9,257 people · home $387,500
- St. Paul, MN4.4 mi · 311,527 people · home $294,500
- Minneapolis, MN4.9 mi · 429,954 people · home $362,200
- Little Canada, MN5.1 mi · 10,819 people · home $319,800
- Columbia Heights, MN5.5 mi · 21,973 people · home $277,600
- New Brighton, MN5.7 mi · 23,454 people · home $364,700
- Arden Hills, MN5.8 mi · 9,939 people · home $441,900
Falcon Heights questions
Is Falcon Heights, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Falcon Heights scores better for retirees than 48% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 5%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in Falcon Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Falcon Heights is valued at $384,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,528, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,202 a month.
What is the weather like in Falcon Heights?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 5.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.7 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Falcon Heights get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falcon Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)