Lakeville · Relocation
Relocating to Lakeville, Minnesota
Moving to Minnesota? Learn the communities, the prices, and the seasons before you choose where to live.
Moving to Lakeville
Lakeville is a common choice for relocating buyers who want a newer home. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
What is Lakeville like? It is a large south metro city in Dakota County, covering more than 38 square miles, with more than 60 parks and Lake Marion near its center. It sits along Interstate 35, roughly 20 miles south of both downtowns.
Plan My Move to Lakeville
Plan around the drive
Interstate 35 is the main route north. It splits into Interstate 35W toward Minneapolis and Interstate 35E toward St. Paul. If you will work in either downtown, we describe the rush-hour drive for you before you decide. If you will work nearby, Airlake Industrial Park on the south side is home to roughly 200 companies.
New construction from a distance
Builders are active here. We visit the model home and the lot for you, review the builder's contract with you, and check on the home during construction. Three school districts serve Lakeville, so we confirm the district for each address.
The steps for buying from a distance are on our relocating to Minnesota page. More about the city is on our Lakeville page, and the purchase itself is covered in buying a home in Lakeville.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Lakeville from Minneapolis and St. Paul?
Roughly 20 miles south of both downtowns, by Interstate 35.
Which school districts serve Lakeville?
Lakeville Area Schools serves most of the city, and Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and Farmington serve parts. Confirm for any address.
Homes For Sale In Lakeville
See every home on the market in Lakeville right now, updated from the MLS.
Lakeville
What relocation looks like in Lakeville
Lakeville is the largest city in Dakota County, about 20 miles south of both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul on Interstate 35, with more than 60 parks.
Lakeville is a fast-growing south metro city with newer neighborhoods, a historic downtown, and Lake Marion at its center.
- The homes
- Newer neighborhoods and active new construction in a city of more than 38 square miles.
- Schools people ask about
- Lakeville Area Schools serves most of the city, and Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and Farmington serve parts. Confirm the district for any address.
- Getting around
- Interstate 35 is the main route north. It splits into Interstate 35W toward Minneapolis and Interstate 35E toward St. Paul, each roughly 20 miles away.
- Nearby
- Lake Marion, Ritter Farm Park, more than 60 parks, and Airlake Industrial Park on the south side.
- The trade-off
- A newer home for the price, with a longer drive to either downtown.
Relocation: keep exploring
Ready to make your move with Lesley The Realtor?