Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Waconia, MN
$549,900Median listing price
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About Waconia
Waconia (~13,000 in 2020; ~13,700 estimated 2023) is the lake town of western Carver County, built around **Lake Waconia — 2,996 acres, the Twin Cities' second-largest lake** (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Named for the lake (post office since 1860); from 1884 to the late 1920s, Coney Island of the West on the lake drew resort tourists from the metro.
Home prices in Waconia
The median listing price in Waconia is $549,900.
Top places in Waconia
- Lake Waconia
- Coney Island of the West
- Historic downtown Waconia
- Carver County Historical Society Museum (per Wikipedia).
- Ridgeview Medical Center campus (per Wikipedia top-employer list).
- Nearby Carver Park Reserve and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (within ~10 miles).
Commuting from Waconia
- **SouthWest Transit** express service covers western Carver County; confirm Waconia stops before publishing.
- Highway access: **MN-5, MN-284, Carver County Highway 10** (per Wikipedia).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~38–45 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~45–55 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Waconia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waconia, MN?
The median listing price in Waconia is $549,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Waconia, MN?
**SouthWest Transit** express service covers western Carver County; confirm Waconia stops before publishing.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.