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Chaska, Minnesota

city · Carver County

At a glance

28,706
Population
$404,700
Median home value (all homes)
33% above U.S. median
$489,346
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,553/mo
Median rent
15% above U.S. median
$110,956
Median household income
41% above U.S. median
23 min
Average commute
95.5%
Homes with broadband
50.43%
Locations with fiber available
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities3% above
Taxes12% below
Insurance6% below
Commute cost18% below
For business: Minnesota is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates94.2%
College graduates46.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Chaska Economic Development
The Chaska Economic Development Authority (EDA) promotes development and redevelopment that will enhance the city's small-town atmosphere. Its responsibilities include promoting new businesses, retaining and redeveloping existing businesses, developing sites that are economically difficult to develop without public assistance, encouraging the development of housing in the city that is safe, diverse, and gives our citizens affordable options to own a home, helping restore blighted properties and downtown historic buildings through redevelopment, and increasing the scope of services offered in the city.
state Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
ARDC is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization serving the seven-county Arrowhead Region in northeast Minnesota. Its mission is to provide local units of government and citizen groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems, and fostering local leadership to promote economic growth.
state Economic Dev Association of Minnesota
EDAM champions economic development through education, collaboration and advocacy. It is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development, with members in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who stay informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices.
state Minnesota Dept of Empl & Economic Dev
Minnesota's state agency that provides employment services, workforce development, unemployment insurance support, business financing, and economic development programs for residents and businesses.
state Minnesota Power Economic Development
Minnesota Power has the resources, connections and experience to help companies find sites and secure capital for expansion and relocation projects in our service area. It also provides private sector leadership in economic development.
state North Saint Paul Economic Development
The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) was established to precipitate future development, increase the tax base, promote employment, and enhance the overall quality of life in North St. Paul; it sets goals, meets regularly, and can provide momentum and a vision for economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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