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Waconia
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Waconia is a picturesque lakeside city located west of Minneapolis, blending small-town charm with lively community life. Renowned for its historic downtown, outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere, it offers a relaxed getaway with plenty of local flavor.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
13,033
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.85°, -93.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,738
Local Cost
$1,790
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
7.0°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
-8.8°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-38.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
783 mm
Internet Speed
293 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
40
Walk Score
40
Footways
80.0
Airport
FCM
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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