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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Ezra Long

Is Coon Rapids walkable?

Hi all, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $86,618 in Coon Rapids. Rent is about $1,418/month for a decent place. With a population of 63,348, Coon Rapids is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Coon Rapids sits at 83.5 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in rec...

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Ezra Long

Job market in Coon Rapids for tech?

Hey folks, Just moved here 11 months ago and Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. The median home value here is around $287,200, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think?

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fresno_victoria

What Coon Rapids does better than anywhere else

Alright, Household incomes average around $86,618 in Coon Rapids. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,418/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neig...

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nyc_brooklyn

Cost of living reality check -Coon Rapids

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 9 years and The median home value here is around $287,200, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,418 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great.

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Addison Kelly

What Coon Rapids does better than anywhere else

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Coon Rapids sits at 83.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $287,200 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think...

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Genesis

Is Coon Rapids walkable?

Hey everyone, I'm a 42-year-old marketing manager and The median home value here is around $287,200, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $287,200 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. You can expect to pay around $1,418 for rent here. Cost of living is def...

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Waylon Castillo

Best restaurants in Coon Rapids?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $86,618, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 63,348, Coon Rapids is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,418/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the c...

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Leonardo M.

Is it worth buying in Coon Rapids?

The median home value here is around $287,200, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Hon...

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nyc_brooklyn

Why I chose Coon Rapids over bigger cities

My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $287,200 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? The food scene here is s...

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Ruby Foster

Affordable areas near Coon Rapids?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $86,618, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's ...

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Alexander Long

Freelancing from Coon Rapids -experience?

OK so I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $86,618, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,418/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Coon R...

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Wesley W.

Moving from Albuquerque to Coon Rapids next month

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 20s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. Median household income is $86,618, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $287,200, which seems about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it...

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Nathan Foster

What's it really like living in Coon Rapids?

We have two kids and Homes are going for about $287,200 on average. Rent is about $1,418/month for a decent place. With a population of 63,348, Coon Rapids is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is defi...

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Nolan Foster

Top 5 things I love about Coon Rapids

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. Median household income is $86,618, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? It...

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nyc_brooklyn

Things that make Coon Rapids unique

Hey folks, I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. You can expect to pay around $1,418 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit needs a lot of work honestl...

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fresno_victoria

First time home buyer in Coon Rapids

Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Coon Rapids sits at 83.5 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. Homes are going for about $287,200 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

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fresno_victoria

Is Coon Rapids walkable?

Hey folks, With a population of 63,348, Coon Rapids is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $287,200 on average. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? P...

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Isaac

Coon Rapids is underrated, change my mind

I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. The median home value here is around $287,200, which seems about average. Median household income is $86,618, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is...

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Eleanor R.

Best restaurants in Coon Rapids?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some ge...

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nyc_brooklyn

Life in Coon Rapids as a young professional

Been meaning to ask this. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks in advance! Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Charlotte P.

Moving to Coon Rapids for work -advice?

Been living here since 2023. You can expect to pay around $1,418 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Leonardo M.

Is Coon Rapids getting better or worse?

Hey, Median household income is $86,618, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated.

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Alice

Living in Coon Rapids -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. The median home value here is around $287,200, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $86,618 in Coon Rapids. There's a grow...

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Ruby Foster

Grocery stores in Coon Rapids -recommendations?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $287,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Alexander Long

Is public transit usable in Coon Rapids?

Household incomes average around $86,618 in Coon Rapids. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Ezra Long

Best apartments in Coon Rapids under ?

Hey, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $287,200 on average. Rent is about $1,418/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,418 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $86,618 in Coon Rapids. There's a growin...

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Ruby Foster

Best restaurants in Coon Rapids?

Hi all, Been living here since 2013. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,348 people. Median household income is $86,618, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. Looking forwar...

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Thomas Wright

Studio apartments in Coon Rapids -options?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 63,348, Coon Rapids is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $287,200 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here?

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Isabelle Thompson

Anyone work in healthcare in Coon Rapids?

I'm a 29-year-old nurse and You can expect to pay around $1,418 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts?

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