At a Glance
Median Income
$110,000
$54,856 per capita
Home Value
$379,400
Zillow: $481,370
Median Rent
$1,436/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
642/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
11.8% smoking rate
How Chaska Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chaska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chaska a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chaska residents earn a median household income of $110,000 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,856. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Chaska is $379,400 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $481,370. Median rent is $1,436/month, with 26.8% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Chaska reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 642/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.7% of adults in Chaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chaska 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.
Data Overview
People
Population28,146
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,642/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,000
Per Capita$54,856
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$379,400
Rent$1,436
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$481,370
Housing Units10,536
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property642/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary75/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation940 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.7%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Chaska was founded in 1891.
The median home in Chaska was built in 1996.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 188 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.