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Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Waconia, Carver County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Waconia at a glance?
Waconia is a west metro city in Carver County, home to 13,831 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 13,831 (Census 2024 estimate; +6.1% since 2020)
- Median home value: $431,000, 5% lower than the Carver County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $111,031, 12% lower than Carver County
- Homeownership: 80.3% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 48 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 45 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Waconia Public School District covers about 100% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
Where can I find Waconia homes for sale?
The newest Waconia listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$499,9001962 Fountain Lane, Waconia, MN 55387MLS #7168523
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results
$349,900412 W Main Street, Waconia, MN 55387MLS #7134918Listing courtesy of eXp Realty
$630,000528 Goldenrod Trail, Waconia, MN 55387MLS #7167583Listing courtesy of D.R. Horton, Inc.
$579,990919 Foxglove Terrace, Waconia, MN 55387MLS #7166870Listing courtesy of D.R. Horton, Inc.
$450,000526 Goldenrod Trail, Waconia, MN 55387MLS #7167736Listing courtesy of D.R. Horton, Inc.
$450,000615 Goldenrod Trail, Waconia, MN 55387MLS #7167303Listing courtesy of D.R. Horton, Inc.
See all 100 Waconia homes for sale
- Under $200,000 8
- Under $250,000 13
- Under $300,000 16
- Under $350,000 26
- Under $400,000 34
- Under $450,000 41
- Under $500,000 54
- Under $600,000 70
- Under $700,000 86
- Under $800,000 90
- Under $1 million 94
- Under $1.5 million 95
- Under $2 million 97
- $1 million and up 6
- Single-family homes 43
- Condos 46
- Land and lots 11
- 3+ bedrooms 77
- 4+ bedrooms 48
- 5+ bedrooms 19
- New construction 33
- Lakefront 9
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Waconia sell for?
Homes sold in Waconia in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Waconia sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Waconia home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Waconia was $475,000, down 1.0% from the year before, with 270 homes sold.
- Median sale price$475,000−1.0% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold270past 12 months
- Days on market49past 12 months
- Months of supply4.6end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Waconia market report
Living in
What's it like living in Waconia, MN?
The answer
Waconia is a west metro city, and it's about 48 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 57 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 83.5% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 2001, and 80.3% of households own their home.
Downtown Minneapolis48min
Downtown Saint Paul57min
MSP Airport45min
Mall of America41min
University of Minnesota51min
Hover a community —Waconia13,831 residents · Carver County
Demographics · Waconia, MN
Who lives in Waconia?
According to the Census Bureau, Waconia's median household income is $111,031, 12% lower than the Carver County median (Carver County: $125,946). The median age is 38.4, 80.3% of households own their home and 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population13,8315,151 households
Median household income$111,031Carver Co. $125,946 · MN $89,062
Median home value$431,000Carver Co. $453,600 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,330Carver Co. $1,514 · MN $1,280
Homeowners80.3%Carver Co. 81.5% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher48.9%Carver Co. 50.4% · MN 39.4%
Median age38.4Carver Co. 39 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes83.5%Median year built: 2001
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
How fast is Waconia growing?
Waconia's population grew 6.1% between 2020 and 2024, from 13,031 to 13,831 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,041 |
| 2021 | 13,114 |
| 2022 | 13,398 |
| 2023 | 13,756 |
| 2024 | 13,831 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Waconia address?
- Waconia Public School Districtabout 100% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does Waconia look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55387 covers most of Waconia.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55387 | 100% | $440,300 | $114,511 | 82.2% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in Waconia?
Waconia has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. 3 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Waconia; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Lake Waconia3,080 acres
- Burandt Lake97 acres
- Reitz Lake92 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Waconia?
Waconia residents' average one-way commute is 25.2 minutes (Census ACS). 74.9% drive alone, 0.4% take public transit and 20.3% work from home.
Average commute25.2 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone74.9%of workers
Public transit0.4%of workers
Work from home20.3%of workers
Drive times from Waconia
- 48 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 57 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 45 minMSP Airport
- 41 minMall of America
- 51 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Waconia residents work?
The largest share of employed Waconia residents work in education, health care and social assistance (27.8%), followed by manufacturing (14.7%). The unemployment rate averaged 4.4% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance27.8%
- Manufacturing14.7%
- Professional, scientific and management services14%
- Retail trade11.2%
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food7.1%
- Finance, insurance and real estate6%
City comparison
How does Waconia compare to St. Bonifacius, Cologne and Victoria?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Waconia, side by side.
| Metric | Waconia | St. Bonifacius | Cologne | Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 13,831 | 2,169 | 2,097 | 11,937 |
| Change since 2020 | +6.1% | -5.9% | +2.4% | +13% |
| Median home value | $431K | $356K | $384K | $581K |
| Median household income | $111K | $110K | $129K | $196K |
| Median gross rent | $1,330 | $1,270 | $585 | $2,235 |
| Homeowners | 80.3% | 89.3% | 90.8% | 93.6% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.4 | 37.1 | 41.2 |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 25.8 min | 26.7 min | 34.9 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 48 min | 41 min | 47 min | 36 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Waconia home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Waconia's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Waconia
What's required to sell a home in Waconia?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Waconia; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is Waconia right for you?
Who should buy a home in Waconia?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. Waconia Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to Waconia?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Carver County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
Local stories
What's happening in Waconia
Stories about Waconia: new development, parks, local businesses and the housing market.
Is the Waconia MN Commute to Minneapolis Right for You?
Waconia MN commute to Minneapolis: See typical drive times, transit options, and whether Waconia fits your workweek and lifestyle goals today.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour Waconia homes this weekend?
Found a Waconia home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
Waconia FAQ
What do Waconia buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Waconia?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Waconia at $431,000, 5% lower than the Carver County median (Carver County: $453,600). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Waconia homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Waconia, MN?
About 13,831 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 6.1% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Waconia?
Waconia Public School District (about 100% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Waconia from downtown Minneapolis?
About 48 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 57 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 25.2 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Waconia a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Waconia has a median household income of $111,031, 80.3% homeownership and a 25.2-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in Waconia?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,330 a month, compared with $1,514 in Carver County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Waconia?
55387 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
How long does it take to close on a home in Waconia?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does Waconia require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Waconia. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Waconia?
Drive times from Waconia in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
10 minSt. BonifaciusMedian home value $356KView St. Bonifacius →12 minCologneMedian home value $384KView Cologne →12 minVictoriaMedian home value $581KView Victoria →14 minMayerMedian home value $343KView Mayer →