Carver County Information

One of the fastest growing Counties in the state, it is no secret that Carver County is a great place to live, work, and play. Carver County offers the ideal combination of a picturesque natural setting and attractive professional opportunities. Carver County is a great place to live…Carver County communities have received a number of awards and accolades highlighting their first-class livability. About 100,000 people call Carver County home. The County offers a blend of fast pace suburban communities and pleasant rural towns. Our communities offer respected and growing schools and reputable medical facilities. Since 2013, the County has been ranked the healthiest in Minnesota. Carver County is a great place to work…Many employers both large and small call Carver County home. The County has a diverse industrial base with a strong concentration of advanced manufacturing. Highway 212 – a four-lane freeway – provides a critical transportation link between the metro area and points west. Carver County is a great place to play…Carver County is home to an array of outstanding recreational resources, including renowned golf courses, beautiful lakes, and many miles of hiking and biking trails through breathtaking parks. Bordered on the south by the wildlife-rich Minnesota River Valley, the County is home to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, Lake Waconia -- the second largest lake in the Twin Cities. Hazeltine National Golf Course, site of the 2016 Ryder Cup, has hosted the 2009 PGA Championship and the 1991 US Open, among others. Carver County is enjoying a period of surging momentum and growth. Steeped in a rich history along the Minnesota River, our culture, community passion, and pride have made our county what it is today. Uniquely endowed by nature, and positioned just outside the urban center, Carver County truly does provide the best place in which to live, work, and play.