At a Glance
Median Income
$138,034
$71,799 per capita
Home Value
$530,700
Zillow: $539,206
Median Rent
$1,749/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.4%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Chanhassen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chanhassen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chanhassen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chanhassen residents earn a median household income of $138,034 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,799. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,874 business establishments, including 188 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chanhassen is $530,700 , 88% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $539,206. Median rent is $1,749/month, with 26.2% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Chanhassen reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 870/100K.
Education
64.4% of adults in Chanhassen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chanhassen has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population26,001
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,277/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,034
Per Capita$71,799
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$530,700
Rent$1,749
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$539,206
Housing Units10,096
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property870/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation952 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Chanhassen was founded in 1969.
The median home in Chanhassen was built in 1993.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 188 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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