Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Anoka
Anoka, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,150
Population
18,310
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Anoka, MN Halloween Capital of the World
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Anoka is a city along the eastern banks of the Mississippi River roughly 30 minutes north of Minneapolis. Anoka is known for all things spooky, as it’s coined the “Halloween Capital of the World.” The city held one the of the first Halloween parades in the country, and it continues to pay homage to the holiday with several parades happening through the month of October. During the other months, Anoka is characterized as a delightful Twin Cities suburb.
A resort-like golf course, tree-lined streets, and an exciting downtown corridor all complement the peaceful residential sections of the city. Head to East Main Street for an array of family-friendly dining and shopping spots. On the edge of downtown, Rum River features parks, trails, and the historic Rum River Dam. Of course, more outdoor recreation lies along the Mississippi River. If you’re looking to rent in a charming suburb with easy access to the Twin Cities, you’re looking in the right place!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,932
Average: $85,711
Education
4,405
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,287
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Anoka has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Anoka, MN is $857 for a studio, $1,150 for one bedroom, $1,356 for two bedrooms, and $1,673 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Anoka has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,150/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,402/month
1,635 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Anoka, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-12
Anoka Middle School For The Arts
Public
Grades 6-8
1,678 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,322 Students
Secondary Technical Educ. Prog.
Public
Grades 9-12
Anoka-Hennepin Tech High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rum River South County Park
- Elm Creek Singletrack Trail
- Mississippi West Regional Park
- Eastman Nature Center
- Elm Creek Park Reserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.