Lakeville, MN

Lakeville MN scores 99/100 on safety (well above average). Crime is about 72% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 28 (100 = avg); violent crime index 23; property crime index 33. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Lakeville. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Lakeville is about $1,806/month (on the high side). At $1,806/month for a typical unit, you need about $65,016+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $452,500.

Median household income is $139,041, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($139,041) clears the $65,016 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 55°F (highs near 62°F, lows near 47°F).

Cooler months cut into patio season; plan indoor hobbies for part of the year. Heating will show up on winter bills more than AC does in summer. If you visit, go in January. That is when the cold is honest.

Who tends to thrive in Lakeville: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 99/100) (2) Dual-income households (at $1,806/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (3) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $139,041 helps carry housing costs) (4) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 99/100)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $1,806/month) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,806/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Lakeville does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $65,016 household income for $1,806/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Lakeville holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 99/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,806/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.