Overview
Why people choose Waconia
Waconia is built around its own lake, with a historic downtown, a hospital, and years of steady new construction. Far enough out to be affordable, established enough not to feel like a subdivision.
- Architecture
- 2000s and newer two-story, townhomes, older downtown homes, lakefront
- Notables
- Lake Waconia, Coney Island, downtown Waconia, Island View
Median list
$540,640
July 2026
Median sold
$467,500
July 2026
Avg days on market
35 days
July 2026
Population
14,681
Population from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Homes
Waconia homes for sale
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Schools
Waconia Public Schools
Waconia Public Schools
District 110, K to 12
Waconia Middle School
Middle school
Waconia High School
Grades 9 to 12, public
School attendance boundaries change. Confirm the assigned school for any specific address with the district before you write an offer.
Around Town
Around Waconia
Lake Waconia
Boating, fishing, and the regional park
Downtown Waconia
Main street shops and restaurants
Coney Island of the West
Historic island in the lake
Southwest Regional Trail
Paved trail toward Victoria
Commute
Getting around from Waconia
Downtown Minneapolis
40 to 55 min
Downtown St. Paul
52 to 68 min
MSP Airport
40 to 52 min
Chanhassen
18 to 25 min
Typical off-peak driving times. Rush hour on 494 and 35W runs longer.
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