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Chanhassen, MN
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Living in Chanhassen



Chanhassen is a medium-sized city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 26,224 people and eight associated neighborhoods, Chanhassen is the 41st largest community in Minnesota.

Chanhassen home prices are not only among the most expensive in Minnesota, but Chanhassen real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Chanhassen has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 21.01% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Chanhassen is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Chanhassen’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Chanhassen. 64.49% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Chanhassen in 2018 was $67,775, which is wealthy relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $271,100 for a family of four.

Chanhassen is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Chanhassen home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Chanhassen residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Chanhassen include German, Norwegian, Irish, English, and Swedish.

The most common language spoken in Chanhassen is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.