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LIVING

Lakeville

Lakeville is a great place to work. Lakeville is a great place to live.
Once predominately farmland, Lakeville has been the fastest growing city in Minnesota for the past four consecutive years. With a flourishing business community and a growing population of over 60,000, our residents and workforce alike love it here!
REASONS TO LIVE IN LAKEVILLE
Convenience. Lakeville’ s location at I-35 is an easy commute to anywhere in the Twin Cities area, and beyond.
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.
Housing. A stable and growing market compliments our city’ s amenities and brands Lakeville a demand area for home buyers.
Jobs. With a prosperous business community and one of the largest industrial parks in the state, our businesses are in need of employees.
Atmosphere. Residents take pride and 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).
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.
Culture. Lakeville Area Arts Center, a city owned and operated facility, provides a variety of options for live music,
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Generational. Community Education and Lakeville Area Active Adults provide educational opportunities for all ages.
Water. Lakeville makes waves in comparison to surrounding suburbs with five lakes for fishing, boating, swimming, beaches, and motorized water sports.
Safety. Our police and fire departments boast of low crime and fast response rates, helping to create the sense of security this community values.
Beauty. Strategic rural green space and community parks enhance the ascetics of the community.
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, ask your dog. Ritter Farm Park, a 340 acre wildlife refuge, now features a 13 acre dog park that may very well be the largest in the state!
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