WELCOME TO LAKEVILLE
A WORD FROM OUR MAYOR Lakeville Welcomes You !
The City of Lakeville is a thriving community that embraces growth while remembering and honoring our history . With a population now estimated to be over 70,000 and growing at a rate among the fastest in the Twin Cities , we look forward to continued expansion in the residential , commercial , and industrial sectors of our economy .
Our residents are among Lakeville ’ s greatest assets as they support our local economy , schools , parks and trails , and our business community . Our business environment includes everything from an historic downtown and numerous retail centers to an industrial park with access to air , rail , and freight services . We are proud that our city is home to numerous corporate campus facilities , distribution centers , manufacturers , restaurants , and a multitude of retail options .
We are blessed with significant educational and sports opportunities for children and adults . We are served by public and private schools as well as a strong and diverse faith community . We love to celebrate our community with events like an annual arts festival and our Panorama of Progress ( Pan-O-Prog ) community celebration held over the week of the 4th of July . Our award-winning Parks and Recreation department supports our community with recreational opportunities and maintains 65 parks , two swimming beaches , and nearly 125 miles of trails .
In 2019 the City of Lakeville adopted our 2040 Comprehensive Plan which will help guide our community decisions over the coming decades and has a foundation in our Envision Lakeville plan . As a 37 year resident , I have witnessed considerable changes in our city , and I know that our community is even greater now than when my family first moved here . I hope that whether you are coming here to spend your vacation , expand or build your business , or consider our community for your new home , that you will agree with me .
Douglas P . Anderson Mayor , City of Lakeville
ENVISION LAKEVILLE VISION STATEMENT
We envision a thriving , multi-generational community where families , friends , and neighbors connect , live , learn , work and play . Great schools ; a diverse local economy ; exceptional parks , trails , and recreational opportunities ; vibrant social and cultural institutions ; safe neighborhoods ; and responsive and cost-effective public services — together create a place we are proud to call home .
LAKEVILLE DEMOGRAPHICS
Area ............................................................... 37.9 sq miles .......................................................................... 24,271 Acres Population ( 2019 )............................................. 65,831 * Households ( 2019 ).......................................... 22,468 * Employment ( 2019 )........................................ 18,119 * County ...................................................................... Dakota
• Population : 65,831 *
• Population change since 2010 : 17.65 %*
• Median household income : $ 110,200 **
• Median home value : $ 339,100 *****
• Median age : 36 **
• Unemployment rate in Lakeville : 5.2 %***
• Number of businesses in Lakeville : 1,146 **** * Source : Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
** Source : U . S . Census Bureau , 2015-2019 5-Year American Community Survey
*** Source : MN DEED , Labor Market Information Office , Local Area Unemployment Statistics – August 2020
**** Source : MN DEED , Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages – Q1 2018
***** Source : Dakota County
COMMUNITY VALUES
The Lakeville community has identified our values through an extensive Envision process :
Diversified Economic Development Good Value for Public Services Safety Throughout the Community Design that Connects the Community High Quality Education A Home for All Ages and Stages of Life A Sense of Community and Belonging
Access to a Multitude of Natural Amenities and Recreational Opportunities
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