Anoka County, Minnesota
Among the top 9% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
- top 4% for broadband access
- top 6% for airport distance
- bottom 6% for sunny days
Anoka County is a county in Minnesota with about 364,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on income tax and sunny days.
Official websiteco.anoka.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.8 in
humid 75%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$96k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 14% of US counties
Home Value$302k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 7% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 11% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.97%better than 41% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.62%better than 7% of US counties
Unemployment4.0%better than 64% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.0 in26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall46.9 inbetter than 14% of US counties
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 6% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk88.0better than 12% of US counties
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 30% of US counties
School Quality57.8better than 56% of US counties
Violent Crime389/100kbetter than 77% of US counties
Property Crime1382/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Community
Population363,98594th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0263rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.6%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.8%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.1%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.2%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 35% of US counties
Walkability8.8/20better than 89% of US counties
Airport Distance24 mibetter than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.8%better than 96% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.74better than 71% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Anoka County an affordable place to live?
- Anoka County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 14% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Anoka County?
- The median home value in Anoka County is $302k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Anoka County?
- Median household income in Anoka County is $96k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Anoka County?
- Median gross rent in Anoka County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Anoka County safe?
- Anoka County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 389/100k (better than 77%). Property crime is 1382/100k.
- What is the weather like in Anoka County?
- Anoka County averages 73°F in July and 16°F in January, with 31.0 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Anoka County?
- Public-school quality in Anoka County is about average, scoring better than 56% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Anoka County?
- The average one-way commute in Anoka County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)