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Coon Rapids

#9 in Best Places to Live in Anoka County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 134 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Coon Rapids is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 62,342. Coon Rapids is in Anoka County. Living in Coon Rapids offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Coon Rapids there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Coon Rapids and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Coon Rapids are above average.
    About Coon Rapids...
    Population
    62,342

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $178,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,092
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Coon Rapids Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      84.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      36.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      40
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      345.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,405
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      83.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Coon Rapids

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,586
    National
    $55,322
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    Coon Rapids Reviews

    134 reviews
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    Coon Rapids is a well-rounded community. It has something for everyone. Great parks, great shopping, great restaurants and great community events!
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    There are many great options for shopping and eating out in Coon Rapids. It is like a one stop hub of things to do. There are bowling alleys, movie theaters, many restaurants, clothing and other retail stores to go to. The people you meet are nice and always smiley. River dale area is my favorite spot to hang out! Coon Rapids is a very fun family and friend oreiented city! You will have a lot of fun here!
    Coon Rapids is a safe city with fairly affordable housing costs. There's room for improvement in the public school system, public transportation, and night life entertainment.