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Coon Rapids.
About
Life in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids occupies a practical middle ground as a northern Twin Cities suburb—close enough to Minneapolis for a 24-minute average commute but far enough removed to feel like its own place. The job market is stable with decent employers based locally, including medical device and furniture companies, which keeps unemployment low at 3.9%. Housing costs run around $306,000 for a median home and $1,494 for rent, reasonable for the metro area, and the community has been growing steadily.
Coon Rapids at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Foreign-Born
9.6%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.6% foreign-born, most often from Liberia
Who lives in Coon Rapids: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coon Rapids, the largest foreign-born group is from Liberia (13.2%), and 3.6% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.1%
of households
Married Couples
44.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
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 17% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Coon Rapids
In Coon Rapids, rent runs 17% above the MN average, and home values are 7% below the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,773
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $329,934 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Coon Rapids and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Coon Rapids is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Coon Rapids 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
Commute23.2 min avg
How Coon Rapids residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coon Rapids, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 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 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Coon Rapids runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
145.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,451.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids, 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
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anoka County, which includes Coon Rapids, 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
Climate80°F summers, 7°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coon Rapids 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
28.8"
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, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 4.3 mi away · Anoka
Maple Grove Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Maple Grove
North Memorial Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 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.
Education13.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids's student/teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Coon Rapids
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Public · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
14.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
North Hennepin Community College
5.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,494 students · in-state tuition $46,840 · 61% graduate · median earnings $63,332 (10 yrs after entry)
Dunwoody College of Technology
14 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,533 students · in-state tuition $28,293 · 64% graduate · median earnings $69,458 (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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
19 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
59 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids: Crooked Lake Branch Library
11440 Crooked Lake Blvd Nw, Coon Rapids
Cities Near Coon Rapids
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Coon Rapids FAQ
Is Coon Rapids, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Coon Rapids's median rent is $1,494/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $88,251/year. Median home value is $305,800.
Is Coon Rapids, Minnesota safe?⌄
Coon Rapids's violent crime rate was 146 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1452 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?⌄
Coon Rapids has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Coon Rapids is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,494/month and median household income is $88,251/year. The median home value is $305,800. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coon Rapids, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Coon Rapids is 23 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