Living in Chaska, MN

Explore Chaska and see how it fits the life you want to build.

28,706 Population Carver County County City Place Type Minnesota State
Overall Match8.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Chaska at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population28,706
Median Household Income$110,956
Median Home Value$404,700
Median Gross Rent$1,553
Median Age37.5
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment3.2%
Work From Home20.0%
Homeownership67.6%
Housing Vacancy0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Chaska is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Chaska Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Chaska and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.4 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.9 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.8 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Chaska

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$404,700
Median Gross Rent$1,553
Homeownership67.6%
Housing Vacancy0.5%
Housing Value6.8/10
Housing Stability7.8/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Chaska, MN

Median Household Income$110,956
Unemployment3.2%
Work From Home20.0%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.6/10
Income Strength9.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Chaska and how households are structured

Population28,706
Median Age37.5
Average Household Size2.6

Chaska is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Chaska

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Chaska point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High82.6°F
Average Winter Low3.9°F
Annual Rainfall33.6 in.
Annual Snowfall51.6 in.

Seasonal Life in Chaska

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Chaska is located in Carver County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Carver County.

County Intelligence

Chaska & Carver County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Chaska is located in Carver County, Minnesota.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Chaska.

Current NarrowTheList data for Chaska shows a population of about 28,706. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Carver County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Chaska.

For someone considering a move to Chaska, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Chanhassen, MN 3.5 miles away Carver, MN 4.0 miles away Victoria, MN 4.9 miles away Shorewood, MN 6.0 miles away Excelsior, MN 6.3 miles away Tonka Bay, MN 6.9 miles away Greenwood, MN 7.2 miles away Shakopee, MN 7.3 miles away Eden Prairie, MN 7.8 miles away Spring Park, MN 8.3 miles away Mound, MN 8.3 miles away Village of Minnetonka Beach, MN 8.6 miles away