At a Glance
Median Income
$34,167
$24,312 per capita
Home Value
$11,800
Zillow: $183,570
Median Rent
$941/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
4,612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.3%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Anoka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anoka a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anoka residents earn a median household income of $34,167 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,312. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 738 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anoka is $11,800 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,570. Median rent is $941/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Anoka reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,612/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Anoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anoka has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population400
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,667/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,167
Per Capita$24,312
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,960M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
A+
Home Value$11,800
Rent$941
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$183,570
Housing Units138
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property4,612/100K
Health
Obesity48.3%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,871/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation701 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Anoka was built in 1977.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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