Living in Lakeville Minnesota | Moving to Lakeville Minnesota
About this video
Interested in the city of Lakeville, Minnesota? Want to learn more about the city and everything it has to offer?
Jason Huerkamp of the Huerkamp Home Group goes through the details of Lakeville including general information, schools, food, parks and recreation and transportation. He'll provide all the insights to understand if Lakeville is the right fit for you!
Key takeaways
- A 2022 overview of Lakeville, filmed at Ritter Farm Park on Lake Marion (just over 500 acres, a full recreational lake with swimming beaches).
- Just under 73,000 residents, growing quickly, about 30 to 35 minutes to either downtown via I-35W or I-35E. Neighbors include Apple Valley, Elko New Market, Burnsville and Credit River.
- Close to 90% homeownership and a median sale price around $470,000 at the time, with homes from about $200,000 to $2 million. See the market report for current prices.
- About 125 miles of trails, 1,700 acres of parks and open space, and 65 parks and playgrounds. Of eight lakes, Lake Marion and Orchard Lake are the main recreational ones, both with beaches, boat launches and good ice fishing.
- Local favorites: Applewood Orchard, Lakeville Brewing and Angry Inch Brewing, B-52 Burgers, Porterhouse, the Chart House, the Buckboard and Teresa's.
- MVTA buses serve the south metro, and the I-35W express lane (free for carpools and motorcycles) runs toward downtown Minneapolis.
Questions this video answers
How far is Lakeville from Minneapolis?
About 30 to 35 minutes to downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul via I-35W or I-35E, according to the video.
How big is Lake Marion in Lakeville?
Just over 500 acres, a full recreational lake with swimming beaches, according to the video.
Read more: Lakeville market report · Lake Marion homes · Credit River vs. Lakeville · Apple Valley vs. Lakeville
Notes written by Huerkamp Home Group from this video. Figures are as stated in the video on October 21, 2022; check the current numbers in our market reports.
