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Location of Chanhassen in Carver County, Minnesota
Location of Chanhassen in Carver County, Minnesota
Chanhassen, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Chanhassen, Minnesota is located in the United States
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Carver, Hennepin
Settled June 1852
Organized May 11, 1858
Incorporated as a village April 25, 1896
Incorporated as a city May 8, 1967
Area
 • Total 22.80 sq mi (59.06 km2)
 • Land 20.36 sq mi (52.73 km2)
 • Water 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2)
Elevation
974 ft (295 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 25,947
 • Estimate 
(2022)
26,224
 • Density 1,274.35/sq mi (492.04/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55317
Area code 952
FIPS code 27-10918
GNIS feature ID 2393799

Chanhassen (/ˈænhæsən/ chan-HASS-ən) is a city about 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Minneapolis in Carver County and partially in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Located in the southwest Minneapolis–Saint Paul suburbs, there is a mix of suburban residential neighborhoods and rural landscapes. The population was 25,947 at the 2020 census, with a 2024 estimate of 26,469.

History

The origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning "sugar-maple tree" (chan, tree; haza, a tree with sap). The northern metro area Hassan Township carried the latter morpheme of the word prior to its merger with the city of Rogers to avoid confusion. Chanhassen merged with Chanhassen Township in 1967, bringing the population to 4,200.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.88 square miles (59.26 km2), of which 20.44 square miles (52.94 km2) is land and 2.44 square miles (6.32 km2) is water. Although the bulk of Chanhassen is in Carver County, a small portion also extends into Hennepin County.

U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highways 5 and 41 are three of the main routes in Chanhassen.

Township 116 North, Range 23 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Climate

Climate data for Chanhassen, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1996–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 55
(13)
62
(17)
79
(26)
90
(32)
99
(37)
100
(38)
99
(37)
96
(36)
95
(35)
90
(32)
77
(25)
67
(19)
100
(38)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 41.5
(5.3)
44.5
(6.9)
62.5
(16.9)
77.9
(25.5)
89.6
(32.0)
91.1
(32.8)
92.3
(33.5)
88.3
(31.3)
86.7
(30.4)
78.1
(25.6)
64.1
(17.8)
45.7
(7.6)
94.5
(34.7)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 22.4
(−5.3)
27.0
(−2.8)
40.2
(4.6)
55.2
(12.9)
67.8
(19.9)
77.4
(25.2)
81.4
(27.4)
79.1
(26.2)
71.4
(21.9)
57.1
(13.9)
40.6
(4.8)
27.2
(−2.7)
53.9
(12.2)
Daily mean °F (°C) 14.0
(−10.0)
18.0
(−7.8)
31.0
(−0.6)
45.0
(7.2)
57.3
(14.1)
67.5
(19.7)
71.7
(22.1)
69.4
(20.8)
61.3
(16.3)
47.4
(8.6)
32.7
(0.4)
19.8
(−6.8)
44.6
(7.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 5.6
(−14.7)
9.0
(−12.8)
21.7
(−5.7)
34.8
(1.6)
46.8
(8.2)
57.6
(14.2)
62.1
(16.7)
59.7
(15.4)
51.1
(10.6)
37.8
(3.2)
24.9
(−3.9)
12.3
(−10.9)
35.3
(1.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −16.7
(−27.1)
−13.2
(−25.1)
−1.0
(−18.3)
20.6
(−6.3)
33.5
(0.8)
45.9
(7.7)
53.7
(12.1)
50.3
(10.2)
37.2
(2.9)
23.5
(−4.7)
7.5
(−13.6)
−8.7
(−22.6)
−20.2
(−29.0)
Record low °F (°C) −31
(−35)
−35
(−37)
−19
(−28)
6
(−14)
28
(−2)
41
(5)
48
(9)
38
(3)
30
(−1)
13
(−11)
−10
(−23)
−26
(−32)
−35
(−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.87
(22)
0.94
(24)
1.56
(40)
3.16
(80)
4.36
(111)
4.40
(112)
3.87
(98)
4.76
(121)
3.29
(84)
2.66
(68)
1.73
(44)
1.21
(31)
32.81
(835)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 10.0
(25)
11.2
(28)
9.1
(23)
5.4
(14)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.6
(1.5)
5.1
(13)
13.3
(34)
54.7
(138.5)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) 7.1
(18)
9.5
(24)
9.1
(23)
3.3
(8.4)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.25)
2.2
(5.6)
7.3
(19)
11.9
(30)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 8.9 7.5 8.9 10.9 12.7 12.2 10.1 10.0 9.4 10.0 7.6 9.3 117.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 9.4 7.1 5.5 2.5 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.8 4.2 8.9 38.5
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima, snow depth 2006–2020)

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 175
1910 164 −6.3%
1920 129 −21.3%
1930 128 −0.8%
1940 132 3.1%
1950 182 37.9%
1960 244 34.1%
1970 4,879 1,899.6%
1980 6,359 30.3%
1990 11,732 84.5%
2000 20,321 73.2%
2010 22,952 12.9%
2020 25,947 13.0%
2022 (est.) 26,224 14.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau the median household income (using data from 2008 to 2012) for Chanhassen was $103,462. For the same time period the per capita income was $46,305. Three percent of the population was living below the poverty line.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 22,952 people, 8,352 households, and 6,257 families living in the city. The population density was 1,122.9 inhabitants per square mile (433.6/km2). There were 8,679 housing units at an average density of 424.6 per square mile (163.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 1.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.9% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 8,352 households, of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

Economy

Companies with headquarters in Chanhassen include:

  • AmericInn
  • Bongards Creameries
  • Life Time Fitness
  • Snap Fitness
  • Supervalu has its western satellite of the corporate headquarters in Chanhassen.

Top employers

According to the city's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Life Time Fitness 1,171
2 Instant Web Companies 718
3 The Bernard Group 686
4 Rosemount Inc. 550
5 Eastern Carver County Schools 464
6 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 350
7 General Mills 344
8 RR Donnelley 275
9 Target 225
10 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 192

Arts and culture

Points of interest

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The Temple of Eck on the Eckankar Spiritual Campus
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Prince's Paisley Park studios complex
Chanhassen City limit
Looking west on CSAH 61

Chanhassen is home to several attractions that are well-recognized throughout the state and even nationally.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is the nation's largest professional dinner theatre and the largest privately owned restaurant in the state of Minnesota. Since 1968, more than 200 plays have been produced and played to more than ten million guests.

Sports

Many youth sports programs are offered through the Chanhassen Athletic Association, including baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer.

Chanhassen is also home to the Chanhassen Red Birds amateur baseball team (2018 Class B State Champions).

Parks and recreation

The city of Chanhassen places a strong emphasis on parks, open space, trails, and recreation.

Beaches

Chanhassen has five public beaches.

  • Lake Ann Beach (Lake Ann)
  • Greenwood Shores Beach (Lake Ann)
  • Minnewashta Regional Park (Lake Minnewashta)
  • Roundhouse Park Beach (Lake Minnewashta)
  • Carver Beach (Lotus Lake)

Trails

Chanhassen prides itself on providing a comprehensive, multipurpose trail system. The city has built and maintains 70 miles of trails. Many of the city's trails are located in natural resource corridors.

Skate Park

The Chanhassen Skate Park was installed in September 1999. The park is located between City Hall and the downtown fire station. It features a wedge, quarter pipe, half pipe, hotbox, doobie roller, spine, and grind rails.

Fishing

Several well-producing lakes in Chanhassen keep the sportsmen busy year-round with fishing during the warm months and ice fishing when the lakes freeze over. Both Lake Minnewashta and Lake Ann contain large and aggressive northern pike for the adept anglers.

Education

Chanhassen is split between two school districts. Most of the city is in District 112 (Eastern Carver County School District), with most Chanhassen students attending Chanhassen High School, Holy Family Catholic High School, Chaska Middle School West, Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Chanhassen Elementary, and Bluff Creek Elementary. Northern sections of Chanhassen are a part of District 276 (Minnetonka School District), with most students attending Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School East, Minnetonka Middle School West, Clear Springs Elementary, and Scenic Heights Elementary. Also, some students attend public schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute. Chapel Hill Academy and St. Hubert Catholic School are private primary education institutions located in downtown Chanhassen.

Media

The Chanhassen Villager was the city's official weekly newspaper. In April 2024, publisher Southwest News Media announced it would quit the publication of the Chanhassen Villager and its other metro newspapers by the end of the month. It published the final edition on April 25.

Notable people

  • Jared Allen, former Minnesota Vikings defensive end, resided in Chanhassen during the season
  • Stu Bickel, NHL defenseman for the New York Rangers
  • Julia Coleman, politician and member of the Minnesota Senate
  • Gary Curtis, racing driver
  • Tony Denman, actor, grew up in Chanhassen
  • James Denton, actor
  • Verne Gagne, Professional wrestler and promoter of the American Wrestling Association
  • Dave Huffman, former NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings lived in Chanhassen
  • Kris Humphries, NBA player for the Atlanta Hawks
  • Jim Lord, Minnesota State Treasurer
  • Miles Lord, attorney and United States District Court judge
  • Tim Mattran, NFL player for the Oakland Raiders, grew up in Chanhassen
  • John L. Nelson, jazz musician and father of rock musician Prince
  • Erik Paulsen, former representative Minnesota's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives
  • Prince, singer and musician, owned Paisley Park
  • Frank Ragnow, professional football player with the Detroit Lions, played high school football in Chanhassen
  • Lucy Rehm, politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
  • Debbie Turner, actress

See also

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