Living in Prior Lake Minnesota | Moving to Prior Lake Minnesota
About this video
Interested in the city of Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake including general information, schools, food, parks and recreation and transportation. He'll provide all the insights to understand if Prior Lake is the right fit for you!
Key takeaways
- A 2022 overview of Prior Lake, filmed at Sand Point Beach on Lower Prior Lake. Upper and Lower Prior Lake together cover roughly 1,200 acres, and Prior Lake ranks among Minnesota's most popular recreational lakes.
- About 30 minutes to Minneapolis and 30 to 45 minutes to Saint Paul. Neighbors include Shakopee, Savage, Credit River and Jordan.
- About 28,000 residents, roughly 85% homeownership and an average home value near $485,000 at the time. See the market report for current prices.
- You'll mostly drive: walkability is limited, but MVTA buses connect to transit hubs, and Highway 169, Highway 13 and I-35W are close.
- 55 parks, about 1,000 acres of parkland and nearly 80 miles of sidewalks and trails, including Spring Lake and Cleary Lake regional parks. Spring Lake (just under 600 acres) is a quieter recreational lake, and there are about 15 smaller lakes.
- Mystic Lake Casino, owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, hosts big-name concerts. Golfers have The Meadows at Mystic Lake and The Wilds, and Charlie's on Prior is the lakeside restaurant you can reach by boat.
Questions this video answers
How big is Prior Lake?
Upper and Lower Prior Lake together cover roughly 1,200 acres, according to the video. Nearby Spring Lake adds just under 600 acres.
How far is Prior Lake from Minneapolis?
About 30 minutes on a typical day, and 30 to 45 minutes to Saint Paul. Snow can add 15 to 20 minutes.
Read more: Prior Lake market report · Lower Prior Lake homes · Spring Lake homes · Prior Lake vs. Savage
Notes written by Huerkamp Home Group from this video. Figures are as stated in the video on October 20, 2022; check the current numbers in our market reports.
