At a Glance
Median Income
$104,929
$50,332 per capita
Home Value
$407,600
Zillow: $452,199
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Waconia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waconia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waconia 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
Waconia residents earn a median household income of $104,929 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,332. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Waconia is $407,600 , 45% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,199. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 27.7% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Waconia reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 736/100K.
Education
49.8% of adults in Waconia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waconia has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population13,223
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,357/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,929
Per Capita$50,332
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A
Home Value$407,600
Rent$1,299
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$452,199
Housing Units4,934
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property736/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation980 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Waconia was built in 1998.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% 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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