At a Glance
Median Income
$75,262
$39,681 per capita
Home Value
$292,900
Zillow: $324,582
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
1,836/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anoka residents earn a median household income of $75,262 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,681. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anoka is $292,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,582. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Anoka reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,836/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Anoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anoka has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population17,941
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,690/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,262
Per Capita$39,681
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A
Home Value$292,900
Rent$1,200
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$324,582
Housing Units7,608
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property1,836/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault182/100K
Burglary205/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation857 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Anoka was founded in 1844.
The median home in Anoka was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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