Waconia, MN Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
39 Replies
71 Upvotes
Mateo Ward

Thinking about relocating to Waconia from Portland

Hello, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $407,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 13,223, Waconia is a small town. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's chang...

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Ezra Rivera

How are the schools in Waconia?

So, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Waconia sits at 21.7 per 100K. Median household income is $104,929, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot...

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Samuel Diaz

Just moved to Waconia, any tips?

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $407,600 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Waconia?

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Isabelle Brown

Is Waconia a good place to live?

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Median household income is $104,929, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 13,223, Waconia is a small town. Household incomes average around $104,929 in Waconia. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to ...

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Oliver Clark

Best kept secrets of Waconia, MN

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $407,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,299/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoat...

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Levi Martin

Commute times in Waconia -how bad?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $104,929 in Waconia. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks! The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Audrey Ross

What Waconia does better than anywhere else

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 5 months ago and Rent is about $1,299/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 44--F, so bundle up in winter. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. People here are genuinely friend...

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Samuel Diaz

Best neighborhoods to rent in Waconia?

Hey everyone, Rent is about $1,299/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $104,929 in Waconia. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Pro...

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Levi Martin

Is it worth buying in Waconia?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in food service and Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $104,929 in Waconia. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for be...

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