Waconia, MN

Living in Waconia

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 22
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 63
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Schools 83
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Residents

12k Population +2k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
51% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
73% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate18%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$100k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office26%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$304k Median Home Value +$52k (2010–19)
44% Built 2000 or Later
$916 Median Monthly Rent +$254 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas80%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waconia

United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Carver County7

Property Crime in Waconia

United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Carver County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 10
Feb 20 1 7
Mar 32 2 9
Apr 47 3 3
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 49 2 0
Nov 33 2 9
Dec 19 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waconia

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waconia, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Waconia, MN

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Zion Lutheran School
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Waconia, MN

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Crown College
4 miles, NE
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Capella University
27 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Waconia, MN

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Airports

Airports near Waconia, MN

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