Relocating to Prior Lake, MN
Imagine weekends on the water, top-rated schools, and a community that feels like a year-round vacation. I'll help you discover why so many families are making Prior Lake home.
Dreaming of relocating to Prior Lake, MN?
This is the south metro's lake town — and as a Prior Lake relocation Realtor who knows the difference between lakefront, lake-access, and off-water living, I'll help you find the right fit and coordinate your move from anywhere. Below you'll find what it's like to live in Prior Lake, the schools and commute, the questions newcomers ask most, and my free Moving to Minnesota guide.
What it's like to live in Prior Lake
Prior Lake is the south metro's lake town — vacation where you live. It's built around the water: 14 lakes, sandy beaches, a lakefront park that's the heart of town, plus Mystic Lake's entertainment, golf, and a big summer music festival. It's recreational, relaxed, and a little resort-like, and summers here revolve around the lake. You trade a slightly longer commute for a lifestyle most people drive hours to find.
prior lake schools, commute, and neighborhoods
Prior Lake is served by Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (ISD 719), a well-regarded district that performs above the state average, with Prior Lake High School (the Lakers) at its center. It sits about 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis in Scott County — roughly a 30–35 minute commute. The big neighborhood distinction here is lakefront and lake-access homes versus off-water neighborhoods, and the right fit depends on how central the water is to your dream.
Why relocate to Prior lake?
If an active, outdoorsy, lake-centered life is the goal, few places match Prior Lake. You get the lakes and beaches, a well-loved school district, and a recreation-first community — the kind of lifestyle that turns a house into a getaway.
Your prior lake relocation Realtor
Relocating from out of state? I'll be your boots on the ground in Prior Lake — and because lakefront, lake-access, and off-water homes are entirely different decisions, I'll help you understand exactly what you're buying. I'll tour homes for you on video, give you the honest read on neighborhoods, schools, and commute, and coordinate your long-distance move.
relocating to Prior LAke — frequently asked questions
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Yes — Prior Lake is prized for its lakes, beaches, recreation, and small-town feel, plus the well-regarded ISD 719 schools.
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About 25 miles southwest, roughly a 30–35 minute drive.
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Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (ISD 719), including Prior Lake High School.
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Yes — Prior Lake has both lakefront and lake-access homes, which carry a premium, along with off-water neighborhoods at more accessible prices.
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Boating and beaches on 14 lakes, Lakefront Park, Mystic Lake entertainment, golf, and the summer Lakefront Music Fest.
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Yes — strong schools, plenty of parks and water recreation, and a tight-knit community.