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Carver

A city of 6,239 people in Minnesota
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About Carver

City in Minnesota, United States
5,829Population
4.3 sq miArea
732 ftElevation

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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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.

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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 →

Natural hazards in Carver

36
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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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

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.

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Nearest: Chaska Public LibraryChaska · 2.3 miles · 50 hrs a week

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