Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Prior Lake, MN
$789,450Median listing price
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About Prior Lake
Prior Lake (~27,600 in 2020) is an exurban lake city 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis, built around Upper and Lower Prior Lake — the southern metro's largest lake (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). One of the south metro's oldest cities (village 1891), now a fast-growing suburb thanks to the upgraded MN-13 commuter corridor.
Home prices in Prior Lake
The median listing price in Prior Lake is $789,450.
Top places in Prior Lake
- Upper and Lower Prior Lake
- Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
- Spring Lake
- Cleary Lake Regional Park
- Lakefront parks and the navigable channel between the lakes (per Wikipedia).
- Prior Lake's downtown/Main Avenue district (well-known; not cross-checked).
Commuting from Prior Lake
- **MVTA** commuter/express buses to downtown Minneapolis (per MVTA service area; routes to be re-verified).
- Highway access: **MN-13** (upgraded commuter corridor), **County Highway 21** (per Wikipedia).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~28–36 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~32–40 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Prior Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Prior Lake, MN?
The median listing price in Prior Lake is $789,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Prior Lake, MN?
**MVTA** commuter/express buses to downtown Minneapolis (per MVTA service area; routes to be re-verified).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.