Anoka, MN Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Caleb Reyes

Moving from Tucson to Anoka next month

Hey, Been living here since 2019. Crime rate is something to consider -Anoka sits at 250.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $292,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,200 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxe...

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Jack C.

Anyone work in healthcare in Anoka?

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $292,900 on average. Rent is about $1,200/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $292,900, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. I'd say it's better for familie...

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Evan

Anoka quality of life -am I missing something?

Hello, Just moved here 8 months ago and Median household income is $75,262, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 17,941 people. With a population of 17,941, Anoka is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-depend...

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Evan

The good and bad of living in Anoka

Hey folks, I'm single, late 50s, and It's a a small town city with about 17,941 people. You can expect to pay around $1,200 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks in advance! The suburbs are wh...

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Natalie Reed

Is Anoka worth it salary-wise?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Anoka sits at 250.1 per 100K. With a population of 17,941, Anoka is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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John B.

Living in Anoka -the reality

So, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $292,900, which seems about average. With a population of 17,941, Anoka is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Anoka sits at 250.1 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new developme...

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Natalie Reed

Best neighborhoods in Anoka

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,200 for rent here. With a population of 17,941, Anoka is a small town. Homes are going for about $292,900 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 17,941 people. It's a very car-depen...

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Mason J.

Worst things about Anoka nobody talks about

Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,200/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. You can expect to pay around $1,200 for rent here. Homes are going for about $292,900 on average. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is defini...

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Mason J.

Moving from Albuquerque to Anoka next month

OK so I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $75,262 in Anoka. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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