Living in Anoka, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anoka · Census data 2020–2024
Anoka has 17,970 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $75,948 (15% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $308,700, the median rent is $1,269/month.
Anoka at a glance
- Population
- 17,970
- Median age
- 40.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $75,948State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $308,700State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,269/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Anoka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Anoka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anoka the median home value is $308,700, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,708 a month in housing costs.
Anoka median household income
The median household income in Anoka is $75,948 and the income per person is $40,436. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Anoka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,620
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.32
Anoka demographics
- Population
- 17,970
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 7,385
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anoka ›
Education in Anoka
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Anoka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anoka
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Anoka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 17,970 | $75,948 | $308,700 | $1,269 |
| Champlin | 23,294 | $116,102 | $358,700 | $1,689 |
| Andover | 33,035 | $137,593 | $410,200 | $2,037 |
| Dayton | 9,095 | $148,947 | $511,300 | $1,651 |
| Ramsey | 28,421 | $116,415 | $359,600 | $1,826 |
| Coon Rapids | 63,468 | $88,251 | $305,800 | $1,494 |
| Osseo | 2,584 | $62,119 | $306,500 | $1,333 |
| Brooklyn Park | 83,876 | $89,891 | $336,200 | $1,325 |
| Maple Grove | 71,173 | $132,731 | $418,300 | $1,868 |
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What is the median household income in Anoka, MN?
The median household income in Anoka is $75,948, 15% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Anoka?
The median home value in Anoka is $308,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Anoka?
The median gross rent in Anoka is $1,269 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Anoka, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Anoka?
The median age in Anoka is 40.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Anoka?
The average commute to work in Anoka is 25 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anoka?
The unemployment rate in Anoka is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anoka?
26.6% of adults in Anoka have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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