How long is the commute from Chaska, MN?
Workers who live in Chaska, MN take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
20.0% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 20.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Chaska get to work
| Means of transportation | Chaska | Carver County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±3.6 points) | 67.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.0% (±2.6 points) | 23.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Chaska, the average commute is not measurably different from Carver County (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chaska, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carver County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carver County, Chaska ranks 17 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1476 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chaska
| Vehicles available | Chaska | Carver County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±2.2 points) | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% (±3.5 points) | 23.7% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±3.7 points) | 46.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.7% (±2.9 points) | 25.7% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Chaska, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Carver County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chaska
| Chaska | Carver County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.0% (±2.6 points) | 23.5% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.9 points) | 97.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chaska, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carver County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chaska
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska | — | 23.0 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Chanhassen | 3.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Carver | 4.0 mi | 30.6 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Victoria | 4.0 mi | 34.9 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Louisville Township (Scott County) | 5.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township | 5.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dahlgren Township | 6.0 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shorewood | 6.0 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Laketown Township | 6.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carver, MN (30.6 minutes), Victoria, MN (34.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carver County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cologne | 26.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Watertown | 26.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Hollywood Township | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | San Francisco Township | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 15 | Waconia | 25.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Young America Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Chaska | 23.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 18 | Laketown Township | 22.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 | Chanhassen | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 20 | Benton Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 21 | Dahlgren Township | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 11 of 21 places in Carver County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chaska
How long is the average commute in Chaska?
Workers who live in Chaska, MN take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chaska without a car?
6.5% of households in Chaska have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chaska?
20.0% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Chaska worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaska city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaska city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaska city, Minnesota
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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