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Cost of living in Waconia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waconia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waconia is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waconia is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Waconia is $458,547.
The median income in Waconia is $111,031.
Waconia's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waconia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waconia | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 158 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waconia, MN Weather
The average high in Waconia is 54.5° and the average low is 35.2°.
There are 58.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.5 inches of precipitation each year with 48.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waconia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 58.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 48.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waconia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waconia
The current population in Waconia is 13,434. The population has increased 32.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,434 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 13,223 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 12,993 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 12,773 | 4.0% |
| 2020 | 12,281 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 12,131 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 11,981 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 11,751 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 11,523 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 11,494 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 11,230 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 10,977 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 10,707 | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 10,429 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 10,159 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waconia
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Waconia is:
90.1% White with 12,106 White residents.
0.9% African American with 121 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 10 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 8 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 666 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 523 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waconia | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.1% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waconia
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Waconia is 49.6% female with 6,668 female residents.
Waconia is 50.4% male with 6,766 male residents.
| Gender | Waconia | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waconia for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Waconia completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Waconia completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Waconia completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Waconia completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Waconia completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Waconia completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Waconia completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Waconia completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Waconia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waconia | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waconia, Minnesota
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2.7% of households in Waconia earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Waconia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Waconia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Waconia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Waconia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.3% of households in Waconia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.6% of households in Waconia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.3% of households in Waconia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.5% of households in Waconia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.6% of households in Waconia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waconia | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.5% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
