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Lakeville, Minnesota · ZIP 55044

Lakeville — ZIP 55044

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Lakeville (55044) scores 85/100 — Excellent for Minnesota. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $521K.

85OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100
Avg math proficiency55%
Avg reading proficiency63%
Schools nearby17

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100
Typical home value$521K
Median rent$2,038/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$521K

Median Rent

$2,038/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,525

Violent Crime

579

Property Crime

4,946

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dakota County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
CHERRY VIEW ELEMENTARYKG–05599
75%
69%
OAK HILLS ELEMENTARYKG–05571
73%
73%
East Lake Elementary SchoolPK–05844
72%
67%
LAKE MARION ELEMENTARYKG–05727
72%
74%
EASTVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–05543
72%
70%
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–05588
68%
71%
KENNEDY ELEMENTARYKG–05638
62%
52%
CENTURY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08950
58%
65%
HUDDLESTON ELEMENTARYKG–05430
52%
55%
MCGUIRE MIDDLE06–08844
50%
58%
KENWOOD TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08854
48%
58%
LAKEVILLE SOUTH HIGH09–121,816
47%
69%
Orchard Lake ElementaryKG–05390
47%
52%
LAKEVILLE NORTH HIGH09–121,871
45%
63%
Lakeville Online Academy-ElementaryKG–0536
42%
57%
Lakeville Online Academy-High09–12153
30%
70%
Lakeville Online Academy-Middle06–0850
22%
42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

63,280

Median Income

$142K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55044 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 55044 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55044 is approximately $521K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 55044 in Lakeville has an overall NeighborScore of 85/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.