VirtualLakeville.com

Web-based Source for Information for Lakeville, Minnesota

Lakeville, Minnesota is a very rapidly growing town with a projected 2004 population of over 49,000, putting it among the top twenty-five largest in Minnesota. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," has a population of over 4,900,000. Regional resources include Minneapolis and St. Paul that are not too far away from Lakeville. According to the US Census, Lakeville has a very highly educated population with over 95% having graduated from high school and over 35% having obtained college degrees. Residents of Lakeville have access to a respected system of schools and colleges. High schools include the Lakeville Senior High School. The Brown Institute, College of Saint Catherine - Saint Paul, Inver Hills Community College, Normandale Community College, Saint Olaf College, St. Paul Technical College, and University of St. Thomas are among the local and nearby colleges. The Camden News, The Business Journal, Star Tribune, The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information on news and events concerning Lakeville, such as Lakeville Rental and Homes for Sale Lakeville Minnesota. Lakeville also has several local and regional sports teams including the Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bethel College Royals, College of St. Catherine Wildcats, Concordia University Golden Bears, Hamline University Pipers, Macalester College Scots, Northwestern College Eagles, University of St. Thomas Tommies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The relatively young Lakeville population has access to several hospitals in the region. These include Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, and Fairview Southdale Hospital. Lakeville residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Lakeville area among Lakeville Hotels and Lakeville Motor. According to the US economic census, the 2000 median household income in Lakeville was over $72,000. This is higher than the national average income, but Lakeville housing costs in 2000 were higher than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Lakeville being over $170,000. The top sectors for employment in Lakeville, Minnesota are Educational, health and social services, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing. VirtualLakeville.com is a newly developed site about Lakeville, Minnesota that will be grown to include more information and links, including Lakeville Restaurants and Lakeville Apartments.