Relocating to Lakeville, MN
Discover why so many families choose Lakeville for its top-rated schools, welcoming neighborhoods, abundant parks, and exceptional quality of life—with a local expert guiding your move every step of the way.
Thinking about relocating to Lakeville, MN?
You're looking at one of the Twin Cities' most sought-after family suburbs — and as a Lakeville relocation Realtor who lives here, built a home here, and raised my own family here, I can help you make the move with confidence, even from across the country. Below you'll find what it's like to live in Lakeville, the schools and commute, the questions newcomers ask most, and my free Moving to Minnesota guide to get you started.
What it's like to live in Lakeville
Lakeville is quintessential Minnesota. It has the walkable, historic downtown a lot of suburbs wish they had — Holyoke Avenue is lined with local shops, coffee, and restaurants, and it's the backdrop for festivals all year, from the beloved Pan-O-Prog celebration to summer farmers markets. Add lake beaches you can bike to, Buck Hill for winter skiing and summer mountain biking, and apple orchards in the fall, and you get a community with real four-season character and a strong sense of identity.
Lakeville schools, commute, and neighborhoods
Families relocating to Lakeville are usually drawn first to the schools: Lakeville Area Schools (ISD 194) is one of the most respected districts in the metro, with Lakeville North and Lakeville South high schools. The commute is easy too — Lakeville sits about 20–25 minutes south of both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, right on I-35 where it splits into 35W and 35E. And the housing mix is a relocating buyer's friend: established, tree-lined neighborhoods on one side of town and the south metro's largest supply of new construction on the other, as the city continues to grow southward.
Why relocate to Lakeville?
If you want the "have it all" family suburb, Lakeville is hard to beat: top-rated schools, room to spread out, a charming downtown, four real seasons of things to do, and home values that have proven dependable for a decade. It's the kind of place people move to and stay.
Your Lakeville relocation Realtor
Relocating from outside Minnesota? I do this all the time, and I'll be your boots on the ground. I'll tour homes for you on video, give you the honest read on Lakeville's neighborhoods, schools, and commute, and coordinate every detail of a long-distance move so you can buy with confidence before you ever set foot here. And because Lakeville is the south metro's new-construction hub, my background selling nearly 80 new-construction homes means I can guide you through building or buying new — an area most agents don't know nearly as well.
relocating to Lakeville — frequently asked questions
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Yes — Lakeville is consistently one of the most popular south-metro suburbs for families, known for top-rated schools, 67 parks, lake beaches, a walkable downtown, and a strong sense of community.
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About 20–25 miles south of both downtowns — roughly a 25–30 minute drive via Interstate 35.
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Lakeville is served by Lakeville Area Schools (ISD 194), a top-rated district that includes Lakeville North and Lakeville South high schools.
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Yes — Lakeville has the most new construction in the south metro, with builders especially active on the growing south side of the city. Helping buyers navigate new construction is my specialty.
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Historic Downtown on Holyoke Avenue, 67 parks and trails, lake beaches, Buck Hill skiing, apple orchards, and seasonal festivals like Pan-O-Prog.
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It's one of the south metro's most family-focused communities — strong schools, abundant parks and youth activities, and safe, established neighborhoods.