Waconia, MN

Waconia, Minnesota

Waconia, Minnesota, in Carver county, is 14 miles W of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 27 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul area. There are 6,814 residents in Waconia.

The People and Families of Waconia

In Waconia, about 66% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Waconia.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waconia had a median family income of $67,703. Most of the residents of Waconia tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Waconia is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Waconia folks tended to give their money ($15,160) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Waconia.

Waconia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Waconia that were owner-occupied was 76%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Waconia, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Waconia, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Waconia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 18%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Waconia, MN

Comparing Waconia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Waconia Almanac

Waconia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Waconia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Waconia residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Waconia Hospitals

RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
500 S MAPLE ST
(952) 442-2191
Emergency Service: Yes

Waconia High Schools (2004)

WACONIA SR.
1400 COMMUNITY DR.
952-442-0670
Serves 734 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Waconia Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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