Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Anoka

Affordability

In Anoka, the median monthly rent is $1,269 and the median household income is $75,948 annually, with 43% of residents renting their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). The 5 HUD-assisted properties in the city offer income-based options that can provide meaningful relief compared to market-rate rents.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Anoka Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 244 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Anoka

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Anoka rates 18 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 27 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 45 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will require a car.

Schools

Anoka is served by 17 schools across 2 districts, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high schools, and 4 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Anoka

The median household income in Anoka is $75,948 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $1,269 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Subsidized housing in Anoka -- including HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- is designed to keep monthly costs within reach for renters who qualify, typically by capping rent as a share of household income.

• Median household income: $75,948/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,269/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 43% of Anoka residents rent their home (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 5 affordable housing properties in Anoka have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.