Carver, MN: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Carver is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. Located along the Minnesota River, the population was 5,829 at the 2020 census. The city is named after early explorer Jonathan Carver.

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How Carver ranks

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#1Fastest growing in MN #4Most conserved land in MN #6Most new homes in MN All MN rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code55315

Area code952

Living in Carver

Housing in Carver

$498K▲ 1.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Carver home is worth about $498,000, up 1.8% in a year, 42% above the Minnesota typical home.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market25

Sale-to-list98%

Sold in May13

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Health in Carver

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

17better than MN·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▲ 3 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4.2%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · better 3.8%Fewer adults with heart diseaseMN 5.9% · better 21.1%More binge drinkersMN 17.8% · worse

Care nearby

St. Francis Regional Medical CenterShakopee · 6.3 mi · ER

Odhc ShakopeeShakopee · 6.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Carver · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carver →

Schools in Carver

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School Grade A-

The public schools Carver’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 83% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#44Best public schoolsof 230 in MN

DistrictEASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSchools1

Carver Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades K–5 · 782 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.