Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Ginger Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Avant Garden
Coffee Shop
Truffles & Tortes
Coffee Shop
Sparkys Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hans Bakery
Coffee Shop
Where2Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) C-
Anoka County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Anoka County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Lyric Arts
Theatre Arts
Pumpkin Roundabout
Attraction
Classic Bowl
Bowling Alley
Andover Cinema
Cinema
Mann Theatres Champlin
Cinema
Food and Drink (14) D-
$5 Pizza
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Anoka Hardware Store
Bar
MaGillyCuddys
Bar
Billy's
Bar
Danno's
Bar
Two Scoops Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
R/C Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Leann Chins
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Misfits Saloom
Bar
Better Values Municipal Liquor - East
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Xperience Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Energy Hub
Health Food
Anoka Meat
Butcher
Walmart
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harvest African Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Rum River South County Park
Park
Sunny Acres Park
Park
Flintwood Terrace Park
Park
Mississippi River Park / King's Island
Park
Solstice Park
Park
Akin Riverside Park
Park
Emerald Pond Park Playground
Playground
Donie Galloway Riverside Park
Park
Terrace Park
Park
Peninsula Point Two Rivers Historical Park
Park
Riverdale Park
Park
Leathers Park
Park
Ball field
Park
Paul Wethern Park
Park
Brisbin Park
Park
Wildwood Springs Park
Park
Stanhope River Hills Park
Park
Riverdale Park
Park
Sunfish Lake Park
Park
Kelsey Round Lake Park
Park
Elm Creek Terrace Park
Park
Strootman Park
Park
Boat Launch Pier
Park
Mississippi Point Park
Park
Bear Park
Park
Shops (8) D-
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Main Floral
Florist
Nic Nac Paddywac's
Furniture
Dan Gould Jeweler
Fashion
MN Girl
Clothing
12 Bridge Square
Mall
The Big White House
Furniture
Northwestern Book Stores
Books
Slimgenics
Nutrition Supplements
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Kalla Lilly
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Darque Tan
Beauty
Sarah Nails
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Bill's Superette
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Bill's Superette
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Salons by JC
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in Anoka.
Public Transit Stops (159)
Stops & Stations A+
Aldrich Av
Bus Stop
Sunny Ln
Bus Stop
Bryant Av
Bus Stop
Aldrich Av
Bus Stop
Bryant Av
Bus Stop
Sunny Ln
Bus Stop
38 Av
Bus Stop
Grant St
Bus Stop
4 Av
Bus Stop
Hull Rd
Bus Stop
7 Av
Bus Stop
Hull Rd
Bus Stop
7 Av
Bus Stop
Mckinley St
Bus Stop
Garfield St
Bus Stop
Johnson St
Bus Stop
Johnson St
Bus Stop
Garfield St
Bus Stop
6 Av
Bus Stop
6 Av
Bus Stop
Weaver Blvd
Bus Stop
Anoka
Transit Station
Grant St
Bus Stop
7 Av
Bus Stop
Magneto Inc
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.5% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Anoka is 101/100 - which is 2% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

Anoka crime rates are 1,517 per 100k, which is 32% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
1,265 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
252 crimes per 100k B
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employment B

The median income in Anoka is $60,890 - which is 4% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$60,890 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Metro Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ramsey Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Allina Health Mercy Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mercy Specialty Center
Clinic
Mercy Hospital Emergency Department
Hospital
Mercy Hospital - Main Entrance
Hospital
Mercy Health Care Center
Clinic
Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Mercy Heart & Vascular Center
Clinic
The Mother Baby Center
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Allina Health | Ramsey Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
ABC Dental PA
Dentist
Northwest Metro VA Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Anoka home prices are $215,900 - which is 13% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$215,900 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C+

The Anoka graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (12) F
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program
Wilson Elementary
Anoka Adventist Christian School
Franklin Elementary
Mt Olive Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
St Stephen School
Anoka Middle School For The Arts
Montessori Renaissance Academy
Lincoln Elementary
Ramsey Elementary
Modern Montessori Charter School
Legacy Christian Academy
Crooked Lake Elementary
Dayton Elementary
Pact Charter School
Morris Bye Elementary
Compass-Bell Center
High Schools (7) C-
Anoka High School
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program
Secondary Technical Ed Prog S.T.E.P
Step Ahead High School
Anoka-Hennepin Tech High School
Bridges
Legacy Christian Academy
Pact Charter Secondary
Andover High School
Pathways
Compass-Bell Center
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ratings A

Anoka has an overall rating of 81% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Suburban Living North of the City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Anoka, Minnesota is a suburb of Minneapolis located to the north of the city. Anoka is the ideal suburban community with a mixture of family-friendliness and a welcoming spirit that leaves residents feeling happy and content with life. Anoka has all the essential shopping locatio ...Read More ns and is located near bigger malls and shopping centers which provides all that your family needs. The housing market in Anoka is good, with property prices remaining average and property taxes being reasonable.

Shopping, dining and nightlife are good in Anoka as well. Though most dining and nightlife options in Anoka are franchises, more diverse options are available with a quick drive to Minneapolis. The city is also home to Anoka Technical College where students specialize in engineering or vocational trades that contribute directly to the city's economy in a very positive manner.

Overall, Anoka is the ideal suburb for anyone looking to raise a family. It is safe, warm, and welcoming. Anoka is also a great option for anyone looking to settle down in a reasonably priced community without compromising on the benefits of living near the city. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Anoka? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rum River South County Park
      Sunny Acres Park
      Flintwood Terrace Park
      Mississippi River Park / King's Island
      Solstice Park
      Akin Riverside Park
      Emerald Pond Park Playground
      Donie Galloway Riverside Park

      Entertainment

      Anoka County Fairgrounds
      Anoka County Fairgrounds
      Lyric Arts
      Pumpkin Roundabout
      Classic Bowl
      Andover Cinema
      Mann Theatres Champlin

      Food & Drink

      $5 Pizza
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Papa Murphy's
      Jimmy John's
      Pizza Hut
      McDonald's
      Culver's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Anoka? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in Anoka.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Anoka? The cost of living in Anoka is 101/100 - which is 2% higher than Minnesota.
      Anoka
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Anoka? Anoka crime rates are 1,517, which are 32% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      1,517 per 100k people

      35% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 66

      35% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Anoka? The median income in Anoka is $60,890 which is 4% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $60,89010% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,60916% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Anoka a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Anoka home prices? Anoka home prices are $215,900 - which is 13% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $215,90017% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9712% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Anoka have good schools? The Anoka graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Anoka a good place to live? Anoka has an overall rating of 81% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      3 total surveys

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