Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Coon Rapids

Affordability

Coon Rapids has a median household income of $88,251 and a median asking rent of $1,494 per month, with renters making up about 25% of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). These figures appear as cards above and help show how income-based housing in the city compares to local market rents.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Coon Rapids Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 215 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions classify and report offenses.

Getting Around Coon Rapids

The assisted properties in Coon Rapids score 39 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 24 (Minimal Transit) for transit, and 39 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect the area around the assisted properties specifically.

• Walk Score: 39 - Car-Dependent
• Transit Score: 24 - Minimal Transit
• Bike Score: 39

Most errands and commutes in this area will likely require a personal vehicle. Renters who depend on public transportation should confirm specific route access before committing to a unit.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 22 schools across 5 districts serve Coon Rapids, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Coon Rapids, MN

The median household income in Coon Rapids is $88,251 and the median market rent is $1,494 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Affordable and income-based housing in the city can offer significant savings for eligible renters compared to market rates.

• Median household income: $88,251 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,494 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 25% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units available: 354 across 6 HUD-assisted properties in the city

Environmental Exposure

All 6 affordable properties in Coon Rapids have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is not a significant concern for the income-based housing stock tracked here.