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Prior Lake, MN

Founded 1891Scott CountyElev. 289 m
Population
27,832
Median home
$429,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Prior Lake

Prior Lake is a city in Minnesota with about 27,832 residents. Prior Lake was founded in 1891 and sits in Scott County. The median age is 39.7 and the median household income is $130,278. Homes carry a median value of $429,900, and about 86% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.5%). Around 52% 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
27,832
Median age
39.7
Median household income
$130,278
Per-capita income
$63,391
Poverty rate
2.9%
High-school grad or higher
96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg. commute
24.7 min
Work from home
22%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.5%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black1.6%
Asian5.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.9%
Sales & office22.5%
Service12.3%
Production, transportation & material moving10.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$429,900
Median gross rent
$1,548/mo
Owner-occupied
85.6%
Median year built
1997
Households
10,118
Avg. household size
2.74

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Prior Lake has 10 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading69%
Math74%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ALC Independent StudyHighGrades 9–12
Laker OnlineHighGrades 6–12
PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA ALCHighGrades 9–12
Prior Lake-Savage Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Five Hawks ElementaryElementary
JEFFERS POND ELEMENTARYElementary
La Ola Del Lago at GrainwoodElementary
WestWood ElementaryElementary
SWMetro PassagewaysOther
Edgewood ECSEGrades -1–-1

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime65% below national
Prior Lake134
Minnesota264
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime38% below national
Prior Lake1,215
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 45% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Prior Lake.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Scott County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Prior Lake is in Scott County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Prior Lake was founded in 1891 and sits in Scott County. Elevation ~289 m.

Map of Prior Lake
Prior Lake, MN
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Prior Lake — frequently asked

What is the population of Prior Lake, Minnesota?
Prior Lake has a population of about 27,832, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Prior Lake?
The median home value in Prior Lake is $429,900, and the median gross rent is $1,548/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Prior Lake safe? What is the crime rate?
Prior Lake Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 134 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Prior Lake face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Scott County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Prior Lake?
Prior Lake has 10 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Prior Lake?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Prior Lake. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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