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Little Canada

Little Canada

$378,310 Average Value
$198 Average Price per Sq Ft
18 Homes For Sale

Little Canada has top schools, easy commutes and a lot of spirit

Little Canada has big-time pride. The city’s love of America's northern neighbor starts with its name and flows into events like Canadian Days, a summer festival that draws crowds from across the region. The well-connected community is a few miles from Saint Paul, and it attracts homebuyers with its convenient highway access, highly rated schools and a mix of established homes and newer houses. There are a handful of parks where people can relax, and its dining scene includes both longtime favorites and modern steakhouses.

Little Canada offers a small-town feel with quiet streets and lake access.
Little Canada offers a small-town feel with quiet streets and lake access.
Little Canada has a lot of community spirit.
Little Canada has a lot of community spirit.
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What buyers often pay for ramblers and New Traditional homes

You can find ramblers and two-story traditional homes from the mid- to late 1900s that usually run from the lower $200,000s to the upper $600,000s. New Traditional homes built after 2020 can sell between the mid-$300,000s and the upper $800,000s. More expensive homes are often found east of Interstate 35E. There are also townhomes and condos that typically range from the lower $100,000s to the lower $400,000s. The city’s home values are roughly in line with cities like Maplewood and Roseville, though Little Canada’s average price per square foot is much higher. Around 40% of residents are renters, who often live in apartments.

Ramblers of various sizes are common in Little Canada.
Ramblers of various sizes are common in Little Canada.
Little Canada has several split-level homes.
Little Canada has several split-level homes.
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The Canadian Days festival draws big crowds

The community hosts events throughout the year, but the most important is Canadian Days, a multiday festival held at Spooner Park each summer. The celebration honors Canadian culture and is headlined by a city-wide medallion hunt, carnival rides and a fireworks show. "You ask people from cities a few over, and they'll say, 'Oh yeah, we go to Canadian Days,'” says Heidi Heller, Little Canada’s city clerk. Even groups from Thunder Bay, Ontario — Little Canada’s sister city — make the nearly six-hour drive for the festival. Other area events include Music in the Park, a series of outdoor summer concerts, and a town-wide garage sale.

Canadian Days is a family-friendly event.
Canadian Days is a family-friendly event.
Businesses participate in the Canadian Days parade.
Businesses participate in the Canadian Days parade.
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Little Canada has access to several highways.
Little Canada has access to several highways.

Easy commutes to Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Drivers have quick access to interstates 35E and 694 and state Highway 36, making it easy to get across the Twin Cities. Saint Paul is about 5 miles out, and you can commute there in 10-15 minutes, even at rush hour. Minneapolis is just over 10 miles away, a drive that usually takes 15-30 minutes.

Roseville Area High School serves the region.
Roseville Area High School serves the region.

Students can attend highly rated schools

Students in Little Canada fall under Roseville Area Schools, a highly rated district. Roseville Area High School offers around 20 Advanced Placement courses among its roughly 200 classes. Private options in the area include Saint John School of Little Canada.

There are parks for sports and lakes for swimming and fishing

The city might be small, but there are several green spaces where you can spend time. Pioneer Park covers around 33 acres of open terrain, with walking and biking trails, sports fields and a playground. Lake Gervais County Park makes a splash with its swimming beach and fishing pier, and people often go there for picnics. Just outside the community, Keller Regional Park has a boat launch on Spoon Lake as well as amenities like an archery range and a space to play tuj lub, a traditional Hmong sport.

Kids will love exploring the large play structure at Pioneer Park.
Kids will love exploring the large play structure at Pioneer Park.
Visitors can enjoy the beach, the picnic area and the playground at Lake Gervais County Park.
Visitors can enjoy the beach, the picnic area and the playground at Lake Gervais County Park.
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Visit a steakhouse, a diner and Joe's Sporting Goods

Little Canada’s dining scene ranges from elegant steakhouses to old-school sports bars. You can grab food at places like:

  • Porterhouse Steaks and Seafood, a modern fine-dining restaurant
  • Caravelle Restaurant, a family-owned eatery that serves Vietnamese dishes like pho and vermicelli salads
  • Taste of Scandinavia Bakery & Cafe, a casual spot with all-day breakfast and fresh pastries
  • Hoggsbreath, a sports bar that opened in 1976 and has a game room
  • Flameburger, a diner known for its char-broiled burgers
People often pick up groceries from Cub or Aldi. Joe's Sporting Goods is a longtime favorite for camping gear and other outdoor needs.

Flameburger is a beloved burger joint.
Flameburger is a beloved burger joint.
Joe's Sporting Goods is a popular place to buy outdoor gear.
Joe's Sporting Goods is a popular place to buy outdoor gear.
Hoggsbreath has American eats and a game room.
Hoggsbreath has American eats and a game room.
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
420
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,013
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,776
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,040
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
799
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Little Canada Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Median Condo Rent
$1,400
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,400

Demographics

Total Population
10,587
Median Age
41
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,207
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$89,684

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.2%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
35.9%
Advanced Degrees
12.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
On par with the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
57''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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