Anoka County, MN at a glance
Median household income
$101,869$8,489 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Anoka County, MN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Anoka County, MN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,242 | $14,904 | $49,680 | 14.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,405 | $16,860 | $56,200 | 16.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,709 | $20,508 | $68,360 | 20.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,262 | $27,144 | $90,480 | 26.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,531 | $30,372 | $101,240 | 29.8% |
What a typical income covers in Anoka County, MN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $101,869 a year ($8,489 a month before tax).
What $101,869 leaves after Minnesota taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Minnesota tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Anoka County, MN: common questions
What is the median household income in Anoka County, MN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Anoka County, MN is $101,869 per year (approximately $8,489 per month).
What is the average rent in Anoka County, MN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,242 for a studio, $1,405 for one bedroom, $1,709 for two, $2,262 for three and $2,531 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Anoka County, MN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 4.8% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 104.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Anoka County, MN?
To keep a $1,709 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $68,360 a year, or $5,697 a month. That is 67% of what the typical household in Anoka County, MN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Anoka County, MN?
On the local median income of $101,869 ($8,489 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $4,245 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,547 for everything else and $1,698 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,709 takes 40% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Anoka County, MN?
Homes in Minnesota paid 17.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $158. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.