Isanti, Minnesota
City · Population 7,493 · #125 in Minnesota
About Isanti
Isanti, MN is a close-knit town located in eastern Minnesota, home to 7,493 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Isanti holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,472 residents per square mile.
📰 Isanti News Today
- BCA releases identity of deputy involved in Isanti use-of-force incident Minnesota Department of Public Safety (.gov) · Aug 13
- Isanti man charged with 14 counts of attempted murder against officers in hourslong standoff CBS News · Aug 10
- Domestic disturbance, shots fired causes Isanti 'shelter-in-place' - isanti-chisagocountystar.com isanti-chisagocountystar.com · Aug 11
- MN BCA investigates use-of-force incident at Isanti home kare11.com · Aug 5
- BCA investigating use-of-force in Isanti standoff - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Isanti Unique
- The only place in America named Isanti — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,493.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Isanti
- Academy Park reviews ★
- Athens Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Bluebird Park reviews ★
- Isanti Hills Neighborhood Park reviews ★
- Legacy Park reviews ★
- Marget Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Mattson Park reviews ★
- Unity Park reviews ★
- Wayside Prarie Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Isanti
- Art & Science Academy Middle School
- Art and Science Academy
- Cambridge-Isanti STEAM School
- ISANTI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
- ISANTI MIDDLE SCHOOL
- ISANTI PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Isanti Early Childhood Special Ed
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,493
Rank in state#125 of 855
Land area5.09 sq mi
Density1,472/sq mi
Coordinates45.4915, -93.2428