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Anoka County
  • County in Minnesota
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Anoka County

#10 in Best Counties to Live in Minnesota
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Anoka County is located in Minnesota with a population of 360,773. In Anoka County, most residents own their homes. In Anoka County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Anoka County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Anoka County are above average.
    Population
    360,773
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $261,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,225
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      72.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      35.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      42.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      286.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,264
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      132.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Anoka County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $88,680
    National
    $69,021
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