10 Best Independent Living Communities in Anoka, MN

 

Learn More About Independent Living in Anoka, MN

 

Welcome to Anoka Minnesota, the Halloween Capital of the World! The city earned this unique nickname for hosting the first ever halloween parade in 1920.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Anoka are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Anoka retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Anoka, MN

The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of Minnesota was around $2,100 in 2019.

 

Learn More About Anoka, MN

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Anoka are rated three points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the national average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
97	105	91	103	87	92

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$57,290 per year	$40,228 per year	$50,079 per year	$27,391 per year	$46,821 per year	$2,336 per year	$862 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Anoka include:

Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center

• Facility type: governmental psychiatric care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: behavioral health care

Mercy Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 480+
• Specialties: emergency care, surgical care, adult mental health and addiction services

Maple Grove Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 130+
• Specialties: emergency services, robotic surgery, imaging, lab services

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Anoka climate is classified as warm summer continental, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with a wide variation in seasonal temperature. Summers range from warm to hot, while winters tend to be very cold. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 77%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
11°F	20°F	2°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
70°F	81°F	60°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 93

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 30.4″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39.3	18.2%	18,291	2,726.3 per square mile	2.3

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.7%	1.4%	7.7%	4.1%	<0.1%	4.1%	83.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Minneapolis: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Anoka County

Democratic	Republican	Other
47.9%	49.8%	2.3%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Every year Anoka holds several parades during the week of Hallwoeen to celebrate the city’s designation as the Halloween Capital of the World. The city also puts on a number of other annual events, including the Riverfest & Craft Fair and the Anoka Classic Car Show.

Popular parks in Anoka include:

• Elm Creek Park Reserve
• Akin Riverside Park
• George Enloe Park
• Bunker Hills Regional Park

 

Transportation

Bus services are provided by the Anoka County Traveler which operates fixed bus routes in Anoka County, including Route 865 which services Blaine, Ham Lake, and East Bethel.