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Anoka.
About
Life in Anoka
Living in Anoka means settling into a genuine northern suburb of the Twin Cities with solid bones and real stability—you're about 20 miles northwest of Minneapolis, so you get the quieter, slower pace without feeling completely disconnected from the metro job market. The median household income sits at $75,262 with a median home value around $308,700, which is reasonable for Minnesota's suburbs; rent averages $1,300 a month if you're not ready to buy. The job market is steady with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, though Anoka itself is more bedroom community than employment hub—most people here commute into Minneapolis, and with an average commute time of 25 minutes, it's manageable for those working downtown or in the broader metro area.
Anoka at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
10.2%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.2% foreign-born, most often from Kenya
Who lives in Anoka: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Anoka, the largest foreign-born group is from Kenya (20.6%), and 4.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.7%
of households
Married Couples
42.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MN
Rent, home values, and income in Anoka
In Anoka, home values are 6% below the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,735
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $334,295 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Anoka and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Anoka County, which includes Anoka, is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
Anoka: Anoka County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Anoka County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Anoka is about 5% of Anoka County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Anoka Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute24.5 min avg
How Anoka residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Anoka, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 40% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Anoka runs 40% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
198.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
889
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Anoka Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anoka County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anoka County, which includes Anoka, the most common type is winter storm, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500 |
| 2021 | 4 | Hail | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 11 | Winter Storm | $65,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Storm | $30,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anoka County, county-wide
Anoka is about 5% of Anoka County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anoka County, which includes Anoka, is typically good — 269 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
269
per year
Moderate Days
85
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Anoka County, county-wide
Anoka is about 5% of Anoka County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 7°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Anoka has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 7°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/7°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.0"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
172
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 2°F | 0.57" |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.83" |
| Mar | 41°F | 19°F | 1.44" |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 2.94" |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.57" |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.46" |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 2.53" |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.69" |
| Nov | 41°F | 23°F | 1.38" |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.01" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Anoka
Anoka has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Coon Rapids
Maple Grove Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Maple Grove
North Memorial Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Robbinsdale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Anoka
Anoka's student/teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Anoka (within 15 miles)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
3.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
North Hennepin Community College
7.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Anoka
Anoka has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
23 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in Anoka
Anoka: Rum River
4201 6th Ave Nw, Anoka
Cities Near Anoka
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Anoka FAQ
Is Anoka, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Anoka's median rent is $1,269/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $75,948/year. Median home value is $308,700.
Is Anoka, Minnesota safe?⌄
Anoka's violent crime rate was 199 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 889 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Anoka, Minnesota?⌄
Anoka County, which includes Anoka, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Anoka, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Anoka is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,269/month and median household income is $75,948/year. The median home value is $308,700. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Anoka, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Anoka is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from