At a Glance
Median Income
$86,618
$40,416 per capita
Home Value
$287,200
Zillow: $324,135
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
1,352/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Coon Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coon Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coon Rapids a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coon Rapids residents earn a median household income of $86,618 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,416. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% 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 Coon Rapids is $287,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,135. Median rent is $1,418/month, with 32.0% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Coon Rapids reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,352/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Coon Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coon Rapids 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 36.
Data Overview
People
Population63,348
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,803/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,618
Per Capita$40,416
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,200
Rent$1,418
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$324,135
Housing Units25,054
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property1,352/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation873 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Coon Rapids was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% 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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