Anoka County · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington · population 63,807
Where Coon Rapids stands
At or near all-time high. rents up 6.2% in the last year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 17.0 price-to-rent ratio, Coon Rapids is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Coon Rapids has held up across the cycle: home values at $334,911 with +3.4% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Coon Rapids's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, with an estimated population of 63,807. It anchors the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. The median home value in Coon Rapids is $334,911 as of 2026-04, up 2.8% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +3.4% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Coon Rapids average $1,644 per month, up 6.2% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 67 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
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About Coon Rapids (Wikipedia)
Coon Rapids is a northern suburb of Minneapolis, and the second-largest city by population in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 63,599 at the 2020 census, making it Minnesota's 15th-largest city and the seventh-largest Twin Cities suburb.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Recycling Center Closed Saturday, May 23City of Coon Rapids, MN (.gov) · 5h ago
- MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Opens Registration For 2026 Night To Unite As Neighborhood Tradition Returns Across The CityMinneapoliMedia · 12h ago
- Week 3: Prepared to ProtectCity of Coon Rapids, MN (.gov) · 7h ago
- MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Candidate Filing Opens In Coon Rapids As City Enters 2026 Municipal Election SeasonMinneapoliMedia · 16h ago
- 3 City Council Seats on BallotCity of Coon Rapids, MN (.gov) · 1d ago
- MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Celebrates National Public Works Week With Community Open HouseMinneapoliMedia · 1d ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
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