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Renter’s Guide to Chaska, MN

Take a 27-mile drive southwest of Minneapolis along highway US-212 W and in about 30 minutes, you’ll arrive at the city of Chaska in Carver County.

In 1880, the town became known as a center for brick manufacturing and began to grow steadily. This growth explodes in 1873 when the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway finally made its way to Chaska. Today, the city is home to 25,578 people according to the latest census data making it the 29th largest in all of Minnesota.

The weather in Chaska is typical of most of Minnesota. The city gets 32 inches of rain per year, less than the US average of 38 inches, but gets much more snow at 51 inches per year compared to the U.S. average of just 28. Despite this rain and snow, residents enjoy 200 days of sunshine per year. In the summer, temperatures reach their highest in July reaching 83F and in January, temperatures reach its winter low at a chilly 5F.

Chaska, MN Demographics

  • Total Population25,578
  • Female 12,747
    Male 12,831
  • Median Age36.1

Cost of Living in Chaska, MN

While most suburbs are known for their low costs compared to the big cities, you’ll be surprised to learn that the cost of living in Chaska isn’t a low as one might have hoped. For example, utilities for an average sized apartment for 1 person costs roughly 6% more than the Minnesota average and about 1.2% higher than the U.S. average.

The public transit system in Chaska is run by SouthWest Transit with express bus services from Monday to Friday to popular destinations like downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. With monthly passes costing $120 for peak hour service and $90 for non-peak hour service, the transit passes here are more expensive than the national average. That said, students and persons with disabilities get subsidized passes making it more affordable.

On the bright side, restaurant meals here are relatively cheap. Expect a 3-course dinner for 2 at a mid-range restaurant to cost around $45 before taking drinks into account.

Average Rent in Chaska, MN

  • Chaska, MN Average Rental Price, January 2020 $1,285 /mo

Chaska, MN Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $701-$1,0007%
  • $1,001-$1,50072%
  • $1,501-$2,00021%

Chaska, MN Rent Trends

Average Rent Mar / 2017 Jul / 2017 Nov / 2017 Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Jan / 2020
Chaska, MN $1,143 $1,157 $1,223 $1,232 $1,232 $1,270 $1,288 $1,300 $1,285
National $1,350 $1,382 $1,385 $1,388 $1,423 $1,431 $1,434 $1,469 $1,474
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Living in Chaska, MN

To counterbalance the relatively high cost of living, life in Chaska, MN is pretty good – especially if you’re looking to raise a family in a safe and welcoming environment.

Approximately 88.1% of Chaska residents identify as White, 2.5% as African American, and 3.7% as Asian. The median age of Chaska residents is 36.1 years old, 61% of them are married, and 53% of residents have kids under 18. With demographics like these, there’s no shortage of families to meet and organize play dates with for the kids.

As with many suburbs in the United States, many residents choose to work and play in the city center making commuting a pain during rush hours. Luckily, that is not the case in Chaska with below average commute times of just 25.2 minutes.

Another factor that makes Chaska a family-friendly place to live is the small town feel and focus on civic duty. Since 2003, the government of Chaska has been offering low-cost high-speed wireless internet services to anyone in the community. There’s also a Christmas in May celebration where a local non-profit coordinates a one-day project to help residents with financial or physical impairments repair their homes. On this day, skilled and unskilled volunteers come together to help with various jobs like painting, landscaping and carpentry.

Things to Do in Chaska, MN

Many people choose to spend their leisure time in nearby Minneapolis, but that doesn’t mean you’ll run out of things to do in Chaska. Like with most suburbs, outdoor and community-based activities are a hometown favourite.

First on the list and a fun thing to do with family in Chaska is to spend a day at Fireman’s Park. Parents can spend a relaxing afternoon fishing with their children down by the pier. During the summer, you can rent paddleboats and paddleboards and go explore the lake. On date nights, you can enjoy the scenic views from Clayhole Bridge. For something a bit more active, head over to the Chaska Curling Center. This is great for first timers with lessons from as low as $25 per person.

For history buffs, the historic downtown area is a must-see attraction and point of interest in Chaska. There are over 36 protected heritage buildings here from the Chaska Flour Mill to the Minneapolis & St. Louis Depot to the many well-preserved historic homes. With plenty of shops and eateries here as well, you can easily spend an entire weekend wandering downtown.

Employment & Economy in Chaska, MN

While the cost of living is relatively high, the employment and economy in Chaska is robust enough to support it.

With 45.5% of adults in Chaska holding at least a bachelor’s degree compared to just 21.84% in the U.S., many employers flock to Chaska for the skilled labour. This demand and highly training workforce pushed median incomes up to a staggering $76,301.

Home to many industrial and manufacturing businesses like TPI Specialties, Update Ltd, and Beckman Coulter, the top 3 occupations in Chaska are management (employing 43% of residents), office and admin support (employing 24.9%), and sales related roles (employing 16.6%).

As a result, Chaska has more people working in computers and maths than 95% of all cities in the U.S.

Chaska, MN Households

  • Total Number of Households9,478
  • Family 6,489
    Non-family 2,989
  • Children 3,615
    No Children 5,863
  • Average People Per Household2.69
  • Median Household Income$81,938
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,293

Education in Chaska, MN

In keeping with Chaska’s family-friendly reputation, you’ll find that the schools here are very high quality as well.

The top elementary school in Chaska is Jonathan Elementary School. Serving students from K to grade 5, the school is ranked #1 in the Eastern Carver Country Public School District and in Chaska itself.

The top middle school in Chaska is Chaska Middle School East currently ranked #4 in all of Eastern Carver County.

For older students, the top high school in Chaska is Chaska High School and a great place to go if your children are athletically inclined.

Even though the public-school system is very strong, many parents still prefer private schooling for their children. The top private school in Chaska is Southwest Christian High School serving students from Grade 9 to 12. Placed in the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota, Southwest Christian is known for having the least expensive tuition and offering a wide variety of sports like tennis, wrestling, equestrian, football, dance, and much more.

After graduation, many students choose to go to the top university in Chaska – the University of Minnesota with campuses in nearby Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University of Minnesota is known as a Public Ivy university as it offers education on-par with the much-lauded Ivy League schools. Among its many achievements, U of M researchers, alumni, and faculty have collectively won 30 Nobel Prizes and 3 Pulitzer prizes throughout the years.

Chaska, MN Education Statistics

  • No High School2%
  • Some High School22%
  • Some College25%
  • Associate Degree11%
  • Bachelor Degree29%
  • Graduate Degree11%

Tips for Renting in Chaska, MN

One of the most important tips for those moving to Chaska is to choose the right neighborhood for your lifestyle and work needs. There are 3 constituent neighbourhoods in Chaska.

Once you’ve decided on where to live, you’ll also want to know your renter’s rights in Chaska. To help you understand your rights, the Minnesota Attorney General has great resources available on their website. Another great resource is the non-profit tenant advocacy organization HomeLineMN’s toll-free hotline providing free legal help to tenants in English and Spanish. LawHelpMN also provides legal help and information regarding housing and a variety of other issues.

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