Compare cities · September 2026
Anoka vs. Bethel
Homes in Anoka sold for a median $345,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 3% more than in Bethel ($335,000). Homes sold faster in Bethel: 30 days on market on average, against 39 in Anoka. Bethel's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1984 against 1973. Anoka is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 33 minutes by car, against 50. The two are about 14 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Anoka | Bethel |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $345,000 | $335,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +2.7% | −8.1% |
| Homes sold | 207 | 7 |
| Days on market | 39 | 30 |
| Share of original list price | 99.6% | 96.6% |
| Price per square foot | $203 | $224 |
| New listings | 252 | 9 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 36 | 1 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.1 | 0.7 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Anoka | Bethel |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $308,700 | $267,800 |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1984 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 59% | 90% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57% | 86% |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $1,000 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Anoka | Bethel |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 18,068 | 480 |
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi | 1 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 33 min | 50 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 37 min | 52 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 49 min | 63 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 48 min | 65 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 35 min | 49 min |
| Average commute to work | 24.5 min | 37.1 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 0 | 1 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Anoka
School districts: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Anoka or Bethel?
Is Anoka or Bethel more expensive?
Anoka. The median sale price was $345,000 there and $335,000 in Bethel over the 12 months through September 2026, according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update. The median is the middle sale, so both have homes well above and below it.
Where do homes sell faster, Anoka or Bethel?
Bethel: 30 days on market on average against 39, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Anoka, about 33 minutes by car in light traffic (50 from Bethel). To downtown Saint Paul: 37 minutes from Anoka, 52 from Bethel.
How far apart are Anoka and Bethel?
About 14 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, Anoka or Bethel?
Bethel has more: 0 lakes of 10+ acres touch Anoka and 1 touch Bethel (largest: Sandshore Lake), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve Anoka and Bethel?
Anoka: Anoka-Hennepin Public School District. Bethel: St. Francis Area Schools. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Anoka or Bethel?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
Deciding between them?
See homes in Anoka and Bethel.
A Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both, tell you what's selling and for how much right now, and help you decide. There's no cost to buyers.