Carver County, Minnesota
Among the top 7% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
- top 3% for broadband access
- top 8% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for monthly owner costs
Carver County is a county in Minnesota with about 107,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and monthly owner costs.
Official websiteco.carver.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in0.9 in
humid 78%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$116k99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 8% of US counties
Home Value$401k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 7% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 3% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.04%better than 36% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden16.14%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment3.1%better than 81% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation31.7 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.4 inbetter than 11% of US counties
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 6% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk59.7better than 39% of US counties
School Quality62.3better than 64% of US counties
Violent Crime290/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Property Crime451/100kbetter than 76% of US counties
Community
Population107,21682nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.524th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2140th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.9%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.4%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 38% of US counties
Walkability7.3/20better than 80% of US counties
Airport Distance27 mibetter than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.2%better than 97% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.82better than 60% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Carver County an affordable place to live?
- Carver County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 8% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Carver County?
- The median home value in Carver County is $401k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Carver County?
- Median household income in Carver County is $116k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Carver County?
- Median gross rent in Carver County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Carver County safe?
- Carver County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 290/100k (better than 84%). Property crime is 451/100k.
- What is the weather like in Carver County?
- Carver County averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 31.7 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Carver County?
- Public-school quality in Carver County is above average, scoring better than 64% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Carver County?
- The average one-way commute in Carver County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)