At a Glance
Median Income
$144,408
$54,313 per capita
Home Value
$427,600
Zillow: $498,356
Median Rent
$1,347/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.7%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
10.7% smoking rate
How Carver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carver a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carver residents earn a median household income of $144,408 , which is 92% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,313. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carver is $427,600 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,356. Median rent is $1,347/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
61.7% of adults in Carver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carver has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,935
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,244/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$144,408
Per Capita$54,313
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$427,600
Rent$1,347
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$498,356
Housing Units1,971
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation822 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.7%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Carver was built in 2003.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.