Chaska, Minnesota
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 68% of US places
- top 11% for airport distance
- top 16% for comfortable days
- bottom 5% for air quality
Chaska is a mid-size city in Minnesota with about 28,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, comfortable days, and walkability. It rates lower on sunny days and air quality.
Official websitemn-chaska.civicplus.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.0 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$100k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 16% of US places
Home Value$360k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 19% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.02%better than 49% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax8.04%better than 40% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.22%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment2.3%better than 65% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.6 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.6 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 69% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.7better than 79% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality62.3better than 56% of US places
Violent Crime312/100kbetter than 76% of US places
Property Crime794/100kbetter than 56% of US places
Community
Population27,76495th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.232nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2658th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.2%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.0%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.4%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 59% of US places
Walkability9.1/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance20 mibetter than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.0%better than 76% of US places
Amenities Nearby53.67better than 41% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chaska an affordable place to live?
- Chaska is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 16% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Chaska?
- The median home value in Chaska is $360k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Chaska?
- Median household income in Chaska is $100k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Chaska?
- Median gross rent in Chaska is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Chaska safe?
- Chaska is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 312/100k (better than 76%). Property crime is 794/100k.
- What is the weather like in Chaska?
- Chaska averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 33.6 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Chaska?
- Public-school quality in Chaska is about average, scoring better than 56% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Chaska?
- The average one-way commute in Chaska is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)