At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$16,526 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $182,292
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.3% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,526. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anoka is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,292. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.4% of adults in Anoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anoka has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$16,526
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$140M
Avg Weekly Wage$711
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$182,292
Housing Units12
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,953/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,651 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute15 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Anoka was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.