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Lakeville

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Dakota County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 130 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Lakeville is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 62,489. Lakeville is in Dakota County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Lakeville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lakeville there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lakeville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lakeville are highly rated.
    About Lakeville...
    Population
    62,489

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $292,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,432
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Lakeville Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      30.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      20
      40.7
    • Robbery
      9.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      70.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      705.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      43.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Lakeville

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $106,069
    National
    $55,322
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    Lakeville Reviews

    130 reviews
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    Lots of stuff to do; many restaurants of all types, sports, dance studios, malls, and parks. The school district is great, and many middle/upper-middle class families live here. People are caring, and it's a very safe area to raise children! Additionally, it is only a short drive away from the Mall of America and Minneapolis and St. Paul. The only thing I wish is that they opened a Chipotle here sooner!
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    Lakeville has stepped up it's game! Downtown is no longer just babes bar and the infamous dairy delight. There are brewery's, hip & trendy restaurants that the whole family can enjoy. Not to mention there's even an Escape Room Game. Food, fun, and entertainment right in your backyard.
    Lakeville is a beautiful city with with incredible people. I love living in Lakeville due to reasons such as cleanliness, nature and it’s good schooling system. It is beautiful because the city is very clean and it is constantly measures taking to keep its clean and welcoming. The nature in Lakeville specifically the trees are very well maintained and are a main contributor to the beauty of the city. Lakeville’s has a very good schooling system. I will personally rate it a 5 star coming from a current student who has experienced all the opportunity the school has to give. I’m my overall experience, Lakeville is a great place to visit or stay