A DOZEN REASONS TO LIVE IN LAKEVILLE
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Convenience. Lakeville’s location on
I-35 is an easy commute to anywhere in
the Twin Cities area, and beyond.
2 Education. Our award winning
schools contribute to a high school
graduation rate of 96 percent, earning
us recognition as one of the most
educated cities in Minnesota.
3 Housing. A stable and growing market
compliments our city’s amenities and
brands Lakeville as an in demand area
for home buyers.
4 J obs. With a prosperous business
community and one of the largest
industrial parks in the state, our
businesses are in need of employees.
5 tmosphere. Residents take pride and
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stewardship that can be appreciated at
our parks, festivals and our youth sports
teams! For over 50 years Lakeville has
celebrated its success with our annual
week-long festival Panorama of Progress
(Pan-O-Prog).
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Preservation. Retail, restaurants,
entertainment, service businesses and
fun events dot the unique historic
downtown that speaks to our past
while providing amenities for a thriving
present-day community.
7 Culture. Lakeville Area Arts Center, a city
owned and operated facility, provides
a variety of options for live music,
entertainment, theater, art and pottery
classes and more!
8 Generational. Community Education
and Lakeville Area Active Adults provide
educational opportunities for all ages.
9 Water. Lakeville makes waves in
comparison to surrounding suburbs
with five lakes that include fishing,
boating, swimming beaches, and
motorized water sports.
10 Safety. Our police and fire departments
boast of low crime and fast response
rates, helping to create the sense of
security this community values.
11 Beauty. Strategic rural green space and
community parks enhance the ascetics
of the community.
12 Parks. Lakeville’s recreational amenities
are second to none including 1,106 acres
of parks, 492 acres of greenways and
conservation areas, 105 miles of trails, 41
playgrounds, 22 picnic shelters and 10
miles of nature trails.
If these reasons are not enough to
convince you to live in Lakeville, ask your
dog. Ritter Farm, a 340 acre park and
wildlife refuge, now features a new 13
acre dog park that may very well be the
largest in the state!
LAKEVILLE DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Household Income..................................................................................................................... $93, 252*
Median Home Value...................................................................................................................................... $243,500*
Median Age.......................................................................................................................................................... 35.1*
Unemployment in Lakeville................................................................................................................... 2.7%**
Number of Businesses in Lakeville................................................................................................... 1,065 **
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 5-Year American Community Survey
**Source: MN DEED, Labor Market Information Office, Local Area Unemployment Statistics – Sept. 2015
***Source: MN DEED Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages – Q1 2015
Lakeville inDemand
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