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VictoriaMN
A town of 11,295. Nearly 46.1% of it is conserved land.
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Population
11,295
+43.6% since 2010
Typical home
$619K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$196K
median
Median age
41.2
years
Jobs based here
1,261
A commuter town
What makes Victoria stand out
The 3 things Victoria does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#3 most conserved land in MN
23 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
46.1% of the town is conserved land.
$619Ktypical home
Housing
$619K typical home
76% above the MN typical home
Up 3.2% in a year.
ASchool Grade
Schools
#20 for schools in MN
of 230 towns
School Grade A.
A growing town
Victoria has grown 43.6% since 2010
7,345 people in 2010; 11,295 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Victoria’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →61°
Clear
H 67° · L 59°
Local news
All →- Blake vs Roosevelt - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 11
- Cities with the most expensive homes in the Minneapolis metro areaStacker · Jul 21
- Gary M. DelaneyStar Tribune · Jul 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Victoria. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Victoria is conserved land
23 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
#19for trails in MN
46.1%
conserved · 4,502 of 9,771 acres
23 mi
of trails · 1.5 per sq mi
#3
most conserved land in MN
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Carver Park Reserve | 16.9 mi | 3,985 |
| 2. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | 4.7 mi | 225 |
| 3. Wassermann Lake Preserve | 0.3 mi | 43 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Victoria
Most working residents leave Victoria for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Eden Prairie (11%), Minneapolis (11%) and Chanhassen (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Victoria3%
Eden Prairie11%
Minneapolis11%
Chanhassen7%
Chaska6%
15 mi
median commute distance
1,261
jobs based in Victoria
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Victoria home is worth about $619K
The typical Victoria home is worth about $619,000, up 3.2% in a year, 76% above the Minnesota typical home.
$619KZillow home value
Typical home value
Victoria$619K
Minnesota$351K
Market temperature
18
days on market
100.6%
sale-to-list price
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
21
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Victoria’s public schools outperform 88% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Victoria’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Elementary | K–5 | 670 | A |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Private | 9–12 | 557 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Health
Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Victoria beats the Minnesota average on 21 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
A+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
21 better11 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Victoria | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.3% | 7.5% |
Ridgeview Medical Center
6.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
97th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Victoria has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
55″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Get outside
23 miles of trails in Victoria
46.1% of the town is conserved land, across 6 parks and preserves.
3
Wassermann Lake Preserve0.3 mi of trails · 43 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Landmarks
2 places in Victoria on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Victoria
City in Minnesota, United States
Victoria is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,546 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 10,546
- Area
- 11 sq mi
- Elevation
- 988 ft
- ZIP code
- 55386
- Area code
- 952
Victoria’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Victoria.
LaketownChanhassenChaskaMinnetristaShorewoodVictoria
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