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Chaska, Minnesota, in Carver county, is 7 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 21 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Chaska is home to some 17,449 residents.
In Chaska, about 61% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Chaska tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
The people of Chaska are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Chaska had a median family income of $69,612. More so than most places, the people in Chaska generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Chaska. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($11,675) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Chaska. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Chaska was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Chaska, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Chaska strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Chaska to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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