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Lakeville, MN

Lakeville is an exurb of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, and the largest city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul along Interstate Highway 35. Starting as a flourishing milling center, its agriculture industry and other major industries are still in operation. Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Twin Cities area. The population was 69,490 at the 2020 census. making it Minnesota's tenth most populous city. Lakeville first became notable in 1910 when Marion Savage built the Dan Patch Railroad Line to service his Antlers Amusement Park. While many of Lakeville's workers commute northward to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and more central suburbs like Bloomington, Lakeville has had major industry since the 1960s—including the Airlake Industrial Park, which is served by Airlake Airport, a regional reliever airport.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.83 square miles (97.98 km2), of which 36.06 square miles (93.39 km2) is land and 1.77 square miles (4.58 km2) is water. Lakeville includes the Argonne Farms post-World War I settlement project which failed in the early 20th century and was redeveloped in the 21st century into typical suburban retail. Since it was a semi-autonomous village within Lakeville Township before the city's incorporation, it continues to appear today on maps as Argonne.

A branch of the Vermillion River flows through Lakeville. Its headwaters are just west of the city limits in Credit River Township, and it flows eastward across Dakota County until it empties into the Mississippi River at the Wisconsin border. Much of Lakeville drains into the Vermillion River watershed. North Creek, a major tributary of the Vermillion, begins its flow in northern Lakeville and flows eastward to meet the Vermillion near downtown Farmington just east of Lakeville. The Vermillion River has been designated as a trout stream by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Lakeville also prioritizes healthcare services, with quality medical facilities like Fairview Ridges Hospital serving the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Puravida Fitness, Mi5 Fitness, and Snap Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lakeville, such as the Ritter Farm Park and West Lake Marion Mountain Bike Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Lakeville, MN include Casperson Park & Boat Launch, Lakeville Area Arts Center, and Minnesota Zoo.

Population: 69,490 (2020). Elevation: 1,047 feet (319 m). Area: 38.35 sq mi (99.33 km2). ZIP Code: 55044. Area code(s): 952. 

FAQs

Is Lakeville, MN a good place to live?

Lakeville is in Dakota County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Lakeville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lakeville, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lakeville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lakeville are highly rated.

What is the ethnicity of Lakeville, MN?

Lakeville, MN is home to a population of 69k people, of which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.17% of Lakeville, MN residents were born outside of the country (5.64k people). In 2021, there were 15.9 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (56.3k people) in Lakeville, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.55k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Lakeville, MN safe?

Lakeville has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Lakeville is 1 in 131. Lakeville's crime rate is lower than approximately 42% of Minnesota communities. It is for these reasons that Lakeville is ranked as one of the top 100 safest cities in the U.S.A.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Lakeville

Fairview Ridges Hospital

Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department

Puravida Fitness

Mi5 Fitness 

Snap Fitness

Ritter Farm Park 

West Lake Marion Mountain Bike Trail

Casperson Park & Boat Launch

Lakeville Area Arts Center

Minnesota Zoo

Niche

DataUSA

Neighborhoodscout

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