Living in Coon Rapids (Minnesota)
Coon Rapids (Minnesota) is a large place in Minnesota, United States, home to 62,240 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are first-time home buyers (top 3%, #182 of 8,006), low-income households (top 3%, #241 of 9,771), movers on a budget (top 4%, #381 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Coon Rapids (Minnesota)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Mississippi runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Minneapolis, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 45 min and sets around 23:34; in late June it sets around 4:04.
How Coon Rapids (Minnesota) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #516 of 11,898 | #59 of 211 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #241 of 9,771 | #6 of 207 | Map |
| Low-income family | 68 | #357 of 8,006 | #27 of 151 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #233 of 6,237 | #30 of 116 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,390 of 9,474 | #112 of 173 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #2,688 of 9,474 | #98 of 173 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,944 of 10,762 | #110 of 233 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #233 of 4,537 | #10 of 79 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #323 of 4,444 | #12 of 77 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #487 of 3,053 | #16 of 56 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #971 of 7,271 | #51 of 146 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #262 of 6,227 | #10 of 99 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #622 of 3,933 | #12 of 63 | Map |
| Student | 70 | #891 of 2,119 | #26 of 48 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #182 of 8,006 | #5 of 151 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #381 of 12,111 | #20 of 263 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #578 of 4,114 | #13 of 69 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #546 of 7,271 | #28 of 146 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,269 of 9,474 | #53 of 173 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #6,888 of 18,063 | #332 of 398 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,737 of 16,523 | #294 of 368 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #6,781 of 18,063 | #326 of 398 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,648 of 16,523 | #78 of 368 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #129 of 21,167 | #18 of 512 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,066 of 12,111 | #165 of 263 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 78 | #502 of 12,111 | #36 of 263 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #325 of 4,750 | #11 of 82 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Spring Lake Park 4 km
- Fridley 4 km
- Brooklyn Center 6 km
- Brooklyn Park (Minnesota) 6 km
- Blaine (Minnesota) 6 km
- Mounds View 6 km
- West Coon Rapids 7 km
- Columbia Heights (Minnesota) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.