Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Lakeville, MN
$569,900Median listing price
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About Lakeville
Lakeville is the largest city in Dakota County and the 9th-largest in Minnesota (~69,500 in 2020; ~79,000 estimated 2025), an exurb about 20 miles south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul along I-35 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Founded 1855 and incorporated 1967, it stayed agricultural long after the postwar boom, then became a boomtown in the early 2000s as metro land costs pushed growth south.
Home prices in Lakeville
The median listing price in Lakeville is $569,900.
Top places in Lakeville
- Antlers Park
- Ritter Farm Park
- Orchard Lake Beach and Valley Lake Beach
- Lakeville Area Arts Center
- Aronson Park
- Downtown Lakeville / Main Street shops
- Airlake Airport viewing area
- King Park and North Park
Commuting from Lakeville
- **MVTA** commuter/express buses connect Lakeville park-and-rides to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul (per MVTA service area; exact routes to be re-verified).
- Highway access: **I-35** is the spine (about 20 miles to either downtown per Wikipedia); also Cedar Avenue and County Road 70.
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~30–38 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~32–40 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Lakeville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lakeville, MN?
The median listing price in Lakeville is $569,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lakeville, MN?
**MVTA** commuter/express buses connect Lakeville park-and-rides to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul (per MVTA service area; exact routes to be re-verified).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.