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East Bethel, Minnesota

city · Anoka County

At a glance

12,115
Population
$363,900
Median home value (all homes)
20% above U.S. median
$424,685
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,695/mo
Median rent
26% above U.S. median
$110,000
Median household income
40% above U.S. median
32.4 min
Average commute
93.6%
Homes with broadband
5.13%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities5% above
Taxes12% below
Insurance6% below
Commute cost16% above
For business: Minnesota is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates23.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city East Bethel Economic Development
The City of East Bethel's Economic Development division works with entrepreneurs, developers, and small businesses to plan, start up, identify available facilities and land, bridge commercial financial needs, and provide demographics and statistical information. The division promotes commercial and industrial development opportunities, expands the job base with livable wage employment, increases the tax base, markets vacant lands, builds relationships with local business owners, and provides economic development services.
state Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
ARDC is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization serving the seven-county Arrowhead Region in northeast Minnesota. Its mission is to provide local units of government and citizen groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems, and fostering local leadership to promote economic growth.
state Economic Dev Association of Minnesota
EDAM champions economic development through education, collaboration and advocacy. It is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development, with members in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who stay informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices.
state Minnesota Dept of Empl & Economic Dev
Minnesota's state agency that provides employment services, workforce development, unemployment insurance support, business financing, and economic development programs for residents and businesses.
state Minnesota Power Economic Development
Minnesota Power has the resources, connections and experience to help companies find sites and secure capital for expansion and relocation projects in our service area. It also provides private sector leadership in economic development.
state North Saint Paul Economic Development
The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) was established to precipitate future development, increase the tax base, promote employment, and enhance the overall quality of life in North St. Paul; it sets goals, meets regularly, and can provide momentum and a vision for economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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