2007 · DeephavenHennepin · Wikimedia Commons
Deephaven’s story
Deephaven in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- c. 1885HotelStLouis1885
- 2005MNMap-doton-Deephaven
- 2007DeephavenHennepin
DeephavenMN
A town of 3,793. A typical home worth about $1.08M.
Population
3,793
+7.1% since 2010
Typical home
$1.08M
+3.4% in a year
Household income
$198K
median
Median age
48.4
years
Jobs based here
1,082
A commuter town
What makes Deephaven stand out
The 3 things Deephaven does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Deephaven for work
Where Deephaven’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,082jobs based in Deephaven
3%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Deephaven’s report card
Housing$1.08M208% above the MN typical homeSchoolsA+Beats 99% of MN districtsHealthA+Healthier than 100% of U.S. townsSafetyA+Less crime than 95% of U.S. townsCommute11 miHalf of commuters travel lessHazards31/100Low risk of storm & flood damageClimate82°/6°Summer high · winter low · 54″ snowOutdoors1 miof trails · 2.7% conserved
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Deephaven. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Deephaven home is worth about $1.08M
The typical Deephaven home is worth about $1,081,000, up 3.4% in a year, 208% above the Minnesota typical home.
$1.08MZillow home value
Typical home value
Deephaven$1.08M
Minnesota$351K
+3.4%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Deephaven’s public schools outperform 99% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Deephaven’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 99% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deephaven Elementary | K–5 | 681 | A+ |
| St. Therese Catholic School Private | K–8 | 266 | |
| Deephaven Education Center | PK | 85 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Health
Healthier than 100% of U.S. towns
Deephaven beats the Minnesota average on 23 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
A+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
23 better7 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Deephaven | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 4.7% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 4.7% | 9.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.5% |
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
8.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
100th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 95% of U.S. towns
Deephaven reports less crime per resident than 95% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Deephaven0.5
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Deephaven1.6
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
95th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
91st
percentile among MN towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
6
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Deephaven
Most working residents leave Deephaven for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (21%), Minnetonka (11%) and Edina (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Deephaven3%
Minneapolis21%
Minnetonka11%
Edina5%
Bloomington5%
11 mi
median commute distance
1,082
jobs based in Deephaven
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2019
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Deephaven has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
54″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall39–57°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
2.7% of Deephaven is conserved land
0.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
2.7%conserved
2.7%
conserved · 67 of 2,485 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thorpe Park | — | 17 |
| 2. Deephaven Beach | — | 2 |
| 3. Shuck Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Deephaven
City in Minnesota, United States
Deephaven is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,899 as of the 2020 census. Situated roughly 13 miles (21 km) west of Minneapolis, it is a western suburb of the Twin Cities. Deephaven, located along the eastern shore of Lake Minnetonka, is the birthplace of the lake racing scow sailboat. In addition, The Cottagewood General Store is a local landmark that has been serving tourists and locals since 1895.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 3,899
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 955 ft
- Area code
- 952
Deephaven’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Deephaven.
MinnetonkaShorewoodGreenwoodWoodlandWayzataDeephaven