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Prior Lake
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
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Suburb
Minneapolis

Prior Lake

#2 in Best Places to Live in Scott County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
    Prior Lake is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 27,242. Prior Lake is in Scott County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Prior Lake offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Prior Lake there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Prior Lake and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Prior Lake are highly rated.
    About Prior Lake...
    Population
    27,242
    Suburb of
    Minneapolis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $348,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,344
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      118.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      36
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      82.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,095.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      136.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Prior Lake

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $115,837
    National
    $69,021
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