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Lakeville, MN

Founded 1850Dakota CountyElev. 296 m
Population
72,480
Median home
$425,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
22
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Lakeville

Lakeville is home to roughly 72,480 residents. Lakeville was founded in 1850 and sits in Dakota County. The median age is 36.9 and the median household income is $138,119. Homes carry a median value of $425,200, and about 88% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79%). Around 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
72,480
Median age
36.9
Median household income
$138,119
Per-capita income
$56,494
Poverty rate
3.3%
High-school grad or higher
97.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg. commute
24.6 min
Work from home
20.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Black4.2%
Asian5.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.6%
Sales & office22.7%
Service11.2%
Production, transportation & material moving8.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$425,200
Median gross rent
$1,727/mo
Owner-occupied
87.8%
Median year built
1998
Households
24,959
Avg. household size
2.9

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Lakeville has 22 public schools — 10 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading47%
Math56%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Children's MN - LakevilleHighGrades 6–12
LAKEVILLE AREA LEARNING CENTERHighGrades 6–12
LAKEVILLE NORTH HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LAKEVILLE SOUTH HIGHHighGrades 9–12
Link12 Lakeville High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
CENTURY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
KENWOOD TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
Link12 Lakeville Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
MCGUIRE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CHERRY VIEW ELEMENTARYElementary
East Lake Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
EASTVIEW ELEMENTARYElementary
HUDDLESTON ELEMENTARYElementary
KENNEDY ELEMENTARYElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime75% below national
Lakeville95
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 42% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime64% below national
Lakeville702
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lakeville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lakeville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Dakota County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lakeville is in Dakota County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lakeville was founded in 1850 and sits in Dakota County. Elevation ~296 m.

Map of Lakeville
Lakeville, MN
Where Lakeville is
MinneapolisSt. PaulRochesterDuluthBloomingtonBrooklyn ParkLakeville
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Oberhoffer, Emil J., House
Notable people from Lakeville
Regan SmithBrady SkjeiJake OettingerCharlie LindgrenRyan PoehlingRachel BanhamJ. P. MacuraNate ReuversJustin KloosBradley Ellingboe
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Nearby cities
Farmington (4 mi)Apple Valley (5 mi)Burnsville (6 mi)Savage (8 mi)Prior Lake (10 mi)Rosemount (10 mi)

Common questions

Lakeville — frequently asked

What is the population of Lakeville, Minnesota?
Lakeville has a population of about 72,480, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lakeville?
The median home value in Lakeville is $425,200, and the median gross rent is $1,727/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lakeville safe? What is the crime rate?
Lakeville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 95 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lakeville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dakota County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Lakeville?
Lakeville has 22 public schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lakeville?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Lakeville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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