Chaska, Minnesota · ZIP 55318

Chaska — ZIP 55318

Chaska (55318) scores 84/100 — Good for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $488K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency51%

Avg reading proficiency60%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$488K

Median rent$1,969/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$488K

Median Rent

$1,969/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

560

Violent Crime

Property Crime

486

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Carver County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
JONATHAN ELEMENTARY	KG–05	541	68%	69%
CLOVER RIDGE ELEMENTARY	KG–05	632	63%	60%
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST	06–08	608	57%	59%
LA ACADEMIA	KG–05	443	52%	57%
CHASKA MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST	06–08	615	48%	58%
PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	418	43%	59%
CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,495	39%	58%
WORLD LEARNER CHARTER SCHOOL	01–08	210	37%	62%
Kinder Academy	KG–KG	49	Not reported	Not reported
ECCS Elementary	KG–05	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported
ECCS Middle School	06–08	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported
ECCS High School	09–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,884

Median Income

$112K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55318 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 55318 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55318 is approximately $488K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 55318 in Chaska has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.