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Chaska, MN

Founded 1891Carver CountyElev. 226 m
Population
28,146
Median home
$379,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
24
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Chaska

With about 28,146 residents, Chaska is one of Minnesota's notable places. Chaska was founded in 1891 and sits in Carver County. The median age is 37.6 and the median household income is $110,000. Homes carry a median value of $379,400, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.9%). Around 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
28,146
Median age
37.6
Median household income
$110,000
Per-capita income
$54,856
Poverty rate
4.9%
High-school grad or higher
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg. commute
23.8 min
Work from home
19.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black1.9%
Asian3.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.7%
Sales & office16.6%
Service14.4%
Production, transportation & material moving10.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$379,400
Median gross rent
$1,436/mo
Owner-occupied
69.6%
Median year built
1995
Households
10,682
Avg. household size
2.62

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Chaska has 24 public schools — 6 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading48%
Math38%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

112 ALC Independent StudyHighGrades 9–12
112 ALC Seat-BasedHighGrades 6–12
CHASKA HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 8–12
ECCS High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
INTEGRATED ARTS ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
STEPS TOWARD ADULT RESPONSIBILITYHighGrades 12–12
SWMetro ALCHighGrades 8–12
SWMetro CCJHighGrades 6–12
SWMetro Independent StudyHighGrades 9–12
SWMetro Seat BasedHighGrades 7–12
112 ALC MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL EASTMiddleGrades 6–8
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL WESTMiddleGrades 6–8
ECCS Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime84% below national
Chaska60
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 2% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime69% below national
Chaska597
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Chaska Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Chaska.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Carver County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Chaska is in Carver County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Chaska was founded in 1891 and sits in Carver County. Elevation ~226 m.

Population trend
30K028,14618802024
Map of Chaska
Chaska, MN
Where Chaska is
MinneapolisSt. PaulRochesterDuluthBloomingtonBrooklyn ParkChaska
Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Brinkhaus Saloon Livery BarnDuToit, Frederick E., HouseEder-Baer HouseHerald BlockGreiner, Frederick, HouseLewis, E. H., HouseSimons Building and Livery BarnZoar Moravian Church
Notable people from Chaska
Edward Van SloanAndy BisekJimmy SnuggerudShane GersichGeorge G. EitelRoss TravisGordon PaschkaOdeen Tufto
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Nearby cities
Chanhassen (4 mi)Shakopee (7 mi)Eden Prairie (8 mi)Prior Lake (10 mi)Minnetonka (11 mi)Edina (13 mi)

Common questions

Chaska — frequently asked

What is the population of Chaska, Minnesota?
Chaska has a population of about 28,146, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Chaska?
The median home value in Chaska is $379,400, and the median gross rent is $1,436/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Chaska safe? What is the crime rate?
Chaska Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 60 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Chaska face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carver County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Chaska?
Chaska has 24 public schools (6 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Chaska?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Chaska. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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