Anoka Real Estate – Northstar MLS Minnesota Member
Known nationally as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” Anoka has all the charm of small town living, with good access to the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area for residents. Bordered by the Mississippi River, and at the junction of it with the Rum River, residents enjoy easy access to river recreation.

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With a small population and size, Anoka has a small town feel that’s difficult to find this close to the Twin Cities urban areas. With a classic Main Street downtown, there’s a warm, friendly attitude that the city’s residents enjoy enthusiastically.
Anoka at a Glance
- Population: 17,000
- Area: 7.2 square miles
- Median Family Income: $55,000
- Median Home Price: $124,000
- Business: Most residents commute to metro area jobs.
- Education: Good public schools, and two private schools. Anoka Technical College.
- Parks & Recreation: Mississippi River, Rum River, Anoka Nature Preserve, parks, golfing.
- Arts: Windego Park Open Air Auditorium. Easy access to Twin Cities venues.
- Sports: Golf, aquatic sports, Goodrich Field, plus fast access to metro area venues.
- Dining: Access to dining of all types in surrounding area.
- Transportation: Northstar Commuter Rail, Highway 10 & Highway 169 provide commuter access.
Anoka Homes Listed with Northstar MLS MN Participants
Most residents commute to other parts of the metro area for work. The commute is reasonable, compared to many other suburbs, with both Highway 10 and Highway 169 providing quick access to the I-694 loop and I-35W. The city is family-friendly, with schools that have very good ratings. The Anoka Technical College providing additional educational opportunities for graduates. Two private schools also serve the area, and the Anoka-Hennepin school district allows students to select other schools in the area.
Local homes are among the most affordable in the Twin Cities metro area. They are available in a price range from under $100,000, up to river homes in the low six figures. According to active listings with Northstar MLS MN participating brokerages and agents, under $100,000, you’ll find smaller, older single-family homes and townhouses. In the $100-200,000 price range, a good selection of homes. From $200,000-$300,000, you’ll discover larger, well-maintained homes. Vacant property and commercial property also appear in the listings. From classic homes over 100 years old to recently built properties, the variety offers something for just about any family. Some foreclosed properties are available, too, and are worth exploring as opportunities.
Search for Anoka Properties by Northstar MLS MN Members
Our REMAX Realty team is proud to provide a home listings search tool to help you find your new home. We understand the housing market, and want to help you explore current listings by Northstar Minnesota MLS participating brokers and agents. The experienced agents at our REMAX team will be happy to assist you with every detail. Our licensed Realtors can also do a complete MLS search to make sure you don’t miss a single property that fits your needs.

