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Living in
Victoria.
About
Life in Victoria
Victoria is a community of 10,972 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $195,639, and median home values are around $581,200. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Victoria at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
98.2%
of households
Population Growth
+17.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Victoria: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Victoria, the largest foreign-born group is from India (59.4%), and 3.5% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.4%
of households
Married Couples
76.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
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 Living
Rent, home values, and income in Victoria
In Victoria, home values are 76% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
16.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
5.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,776
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
93.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $621,964 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below MN average
Unemployment in Victoria and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Carver County, which includes Victoria, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
Victoria: Carver County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Carver County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Victoria 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
Commute34.9 min avg
How Victoria residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Victoria, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 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 Victoria, 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 Victoria, 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 14 miles from Victoria) 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 (14 mi away)
Climate80°F summers, 8°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Victoria has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 8°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/8°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.2"
Annual Snowfall
51.6"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
161
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.85" |
| Feb | 27°F | 7°F | 0.90" |
| Mar | 40°F | 19°F | 1.66" |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 3.24" |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.41" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.28" |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.10" |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.58" |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.26" |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.84" |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.65" |
| Dec | 28°F | 12°F | 1.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Victoria
Uninsured
1.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Victoria's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ridgeview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Waconia
St Francis Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Shakopee
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.
Education19.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Victoria
Victoria's student/teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 66.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Victoria
Victoria has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
28 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Victoria
Victoria Library
1670 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria
Cities Near Victoria
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Victoria?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Victoria FAQ
Is Victoria, Minnesota safe?⌄
Victoria 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 Victoria, Minnesota?⌄
Carver County, which includes Victoria, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Victoria, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Victoria is 35 minutes, which is longer than 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