9.3 out of 10

Waconia

44.845082673776 -93.7899948273396
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Jim Berg Jim Berg PRO
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 5/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
2yrs+

"Scenic Views from Lola's on Waconia"

If you'd like to enjoy your lunch or dinner overlooking beautiful Lake Waconia... I'd suggest a visit to Lola's.

Waconia is a growing community of 10,600 people located just 30 minutes west of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul in an area popular with visitors for the many lakes, parks and enjoyable destinations within easy reach. The City is nestled next to scenic Lake Waconia and offers residents a healthy environment as well as growing economic development, strong schools and excellent health care facilities.
Pros
  • Lake-side Dining
4/5
2yrs+

"Waconia Homes & Real Estate"

Waconia is a city in the county of Carver, in the state of Minnesota, US. It is situated approximately 35 miles of southwest of Minneapolis. The city rushed in suburban development recently and increased to a population of 10,967. It is home to Waconia Wildcats Sports Team. The Carver County Fair held in town is attended by thousands of residents from nearby cities.
The city of Waconia has a total area of 11.37 square kilometers according to the US Census Bureau. 4.34 miles of it is land and the rest is water. The two main routes in the city are Minnesota State Highways 284 and 5. The city has 2,748 families and 3,909 households. It has a total of four public schools and two public schools namely Southview Elementary, Bayview Elementary, Clearwater Middle School, Trinity Lutheran School, St. Joseph Catholic School and Waconia High School. There are a total of 477 private schools in the city.
The teacher to student ratio in Waconia for public schools is 1:18 which is 16 percent greater than the teacher to student ratio of Minnesota and 12.9 percent greater than the National teacher to student ratio.
This growing community is located just thirty minutes west of the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis in an area famous with visitors for the many parks, lakes and other enjoyable destinations within easy reach. The town is nestled next to the scenic Lake Waconia and provides residents with a healthy, safe environment and a growing economic development, great healthcare facilities and excellent schools.
Even the real estate business of the city has been thriving as well. It continued attracting investors from different parts of the country with its strategic locations and attractions. It also offers an array of hotels for anyone who wants to have a relaxing and stress-free stay while having their vacation in the city. Besides hotels, there are rental apartments and condominiums as well.
Anyone who plans of relocating should find Waconia to be a perfect choice because it has an array of real estate properties that are budget friendly. Living in Waconia will be convenient for individuals because it has a line of restaurants, shopping centers, coffee shops and a wide choice of public transportation. There are nursing homes in the city as well that offer a place for seniors to stay. It also has four churches and one hospital.
The city is also one of the most desirable places to live in the state because it has a projected job growth of 35.86 percent job growth in the future.
There are plenty of reasons to live in the city. Besides is growing real estate industry, strong education and steady employment, it has major attractions and activities as well that make people attracted to staying and living in the city.
All in all, Waconia offers its residents and visitors with a vast range of entertainment and excitement that will continue to uphold the mission of the city which is to establish a vibrant community for everyone to enjoy.
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Parking 5/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
2yrs+

"Waconia - Small Town Charm"

Waconia is a fabulous town located west of Minneapolis in Carver County. Waconia has great dining and shopping including a Target Store. There are several local restaurants with one of my favorites being Terra. Terra has a daily menu focused on locally sourced veggies and meat, easily one of the best dining spots in the Twin Cities. The highlight is Lake Waconia which has fantastic fishing and year round activities. Waconia also has an outstanding Level 1 Trauma Care Hospital You will feel right at home here.
Pros
  • Small town feel
  • Lake Waconia
  • Fabulous Parks and Trails

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