Population 5,513 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in North Oaks average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.55 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.3 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.2 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.7 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.5 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
North Oaks skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 52.3, even as the national median rose. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only three are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 0.8% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in North Oaks, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. North Oaks has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Minnesota cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Oaks
Renters in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
North Oaks is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in North Oaks: 11.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in North Oaks is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,923 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,937 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,667 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,329 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,407 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Oaks costs $3,329 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,407 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 50.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Minnesota city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Oaks
Bachelor's degrees in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.3% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.2% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.5% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.3% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Oaks: 72.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national share rose. Only two of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.9% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.4% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Oaks: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 1.6 points, even as the national rate rose. North Oaks has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Minnesota cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Oaks
| Period | North Oaks | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Oaks has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Oaks compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oaks | 2.75 | 50.5 | 6.4% | 12.0% | 11.2% | 1985 | $3,329 | 72.3% | 97.3% | 2.9% |
| Shoreview | 2.35 | 43.6 | 7.1% | 19.9% | 2.9% | 1980 | $1,901 | 60.8% | 97.0% | 3.9% |
| Vadnais Heights | 2.29 | 39.7 | 12.6% | 20.9% | 4.0% | 1986 | $1,463 | 42.3% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| Gem Lake | 2.15 | 40.2 | 8.4% | 35.2% | 1.7% | 1968 | $1,564 | 41.3% | 98.4% | 1.9% |
| Lino Lakes | 2.73 | 42.5 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 1994 | $1,893 | 44.6% | 95.3% | 4.0% |
| White Bear Lake | 2.28 | 43.8 | 11.5% | 30.7% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,580 | 41.8% | 95.9% | 4.2% |
| Circle Pines | 2.73 | 39.6 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 1984 | $1,470 | 42.1% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| Arden Hills | 2.79 | 40.9 | 5.7% | 18.1% | 5.0% | 1976 | $1,774 | 68.5% | 97.4% | 4.7% |
| Lexington | 2.43 | 36.8 | 17.3% | 42.8% | 7.9% | 1980 | $1,569 | 25.4% | 86.3% | 4.8% |
| Centerville | 2.66 | 40.6 | 4.6% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 1995 | $1,384 | 42.5% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| Little Canada | 2.48 | 41.9 | 11.9% | 31.7% | 9.0% | 1981 | $1,525 | 40.0% | 91.8% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Oaks. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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