Chanhassen.info

Web-based Information about Chanhassen, Minnesota

Chanhassen, Minnesota is a very rapidly growing town with an estimated 2004 population of over 22,000. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," has a total population of over 4,900,000. Regional resources include Minneapolis and St. Paul that are within driving distance from Chanhassen. According to the US Census, Chanhassen has a very highly educated population with over 95% having graduated from high school and over 50% having bachelor degrees. There is a respected system of schools and colleges in the greater Chanhassen area. The Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Augsburg College, Hennepin Technical College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Normandale Community College, North Hennepin Community College, and the University of Minnesota are among the local and nearby colleges. The Camden News, The Business Journal, Star Tribune, The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information on news and events concerning Chanhassen, such as Chanhassen Arboretum, Chanhassen Minnesota Real Estate and Chanhassen Dinner. Area residents also enjoy participating in sports and following games of the Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bethel College Royals, College of St. Catherine Wildcats, Concordia University Golden Bears, Hamline University Pipers, Macalester College Scots, Northwestern College Eagles, University of St. Thomas Tommies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The population of Chanhassen, of relatively average age, has access to several hospitals in the region. These include Fairview Southdale Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and St. Francis Regional Medical Center. Chanhassen residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Chanhassen area among Virtual Home Tours, Chanhassen Restaurants and Chanhassen Village. According to the US economic census, the 2000 median household income in Chanhassen was over $84,000. This is higher than the national average income, but Chanhassen housing costs in 2000 were higher than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Chanhassen being over $210,000. The top sectors for employment in Chanhassen, Minnesota are Manufacturing, Educational, health and social services, Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services, Retail trade, Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing. Chanhassen.info is a new website providing information about Chanhassen, Minnesota that will be continuously improved during the coming years, including Chanhassen MN, Chanhassen Cinema and Chanhassen Theater.