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Chanhassen.
About
Life in Chanhassen
This is a solidly affluent suburban community where most households are married couples with kids, and the median income sits well above $138,000—so expect neighborhoods and home prices ($566k median) to reflect that comfortable, established feel. You'll be looking at a roughly 22-minute commute to Minneapolis for most jobs, which is reasonable but not negligible if you're working downtown regularly. About 64% of residents hold college degrees, so you're moving into an educated community.
Chanhassen at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
9.0%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Chanhassen: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Chanhassen, the largest foreign-born group is from India (22.8%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.7%
of households
Married Couples
63.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 43% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Chanhassen
In Chanhassen, rent runs 43% above the MN average, and home values are 72% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,383
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $564,386 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below MN average
Unemployment in Chanhassen and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Chanhassen is 0.6 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Chanhassen Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute22.3 min avg
How Chanhassen residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Chanhassen, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Carver County Sheriff's Office, which covers Chanhassen, runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
49.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
383.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Carver County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
59.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Carver County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Carver County, which includes Chanhassen, the most common type is winter storm, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Winter Storm | $45,500 |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Winter Storm | $550,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Winter Storm | $30,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Carver County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, MN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 11 miles from Chanhassen) is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hennepin County, MN (11 mi away)
Climate79°F summers, 9°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Chanhassen has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 9°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
56°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/9°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.8"
Annual Snowfall
54.7"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
156
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 6°F | 0.87" |
| Feb | 27°F | 9°F | 0.94" |
| Mar | 40°F | 22°F | 1.56" |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.16" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.36" |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.40" |
| Jul | 81°F | 62°F | 3.87" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.76" |
| Sep | 71°F | 51°F | 3.29" |
| Oct | 57°F | 38°F | 2.66" |
| Nov | 41°F | 25°F | 1.73" |
| Dec | 27°F | 12°F | 1.21" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Chanhassen
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Chanhassen's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Francis Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Shakopee
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Saint Louis Park
Ridgeview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Waconia
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Chanhassen
Chanhassen's student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 64.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Chanhassen (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Herzing University-Minneapolis
11.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 740 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 68% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Northwestern Health Sciences University
12.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 271 students · in-state tuition $11,535 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,002 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Chanhassen
Chanhassen has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
23 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Chanhassen
Chanhassen Public Library
7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen
Cities Near Chanhassen
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Chanhassen?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Chanhassen FAQ
Is Chanhassen, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Chanhassen's median rent is $1,831/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $143,651/year. Median home value is $566,300.
Is Chanhassen, Minnesota safe?⌄
Chanhassen is policed by the Carver County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 49 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 383 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Chanhassen, Minnesota?⌄
Chanhassen has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Chanhassen, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Chanhassen is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,831/month and median household income is $143,651/year. The median home value is $566,300. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Chanhassen, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Chanhassen is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from