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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Roman Peterson

Anyone else love living in Lakeville?

OK so I'm originally from Memphis and Poverty rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 72,480, Lakeville is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kno...

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Luca E.

Best industries in Lakeville right now

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,727/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. ...

3 replies 27 upvotes jobs
David Green

Lakeville vs Nashville -which is better?

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $425,200, which is pretty steep. With a population of 72,480, Lakeville is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent...

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Asher Stewart

How are the schools in Lakeville?

Hey everyone, I'm a 33-year-old lawyer and Crime rate is something to consider -La

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Carter Martin

Thinking about relocating to Lakeville from Sacramento

Hey, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeville sits at 67.0 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The park...

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Lily

Remote worker thinking about Lakeville

I work in retail and With a population of 72,480, Lakeville is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Jacob Cook

Pros and cons of Lakeville after 11 years

I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $425,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeville sits at 67.0 per 100K. Median household income is $138,119, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exc...

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Raymond C.

Rent vs buy in Lakeville -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 9 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeville sits at 67.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $138,119 in Lakeville. Homes are going for about $425,200 on average. Poverty rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value her...

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Carter Martin

Best apartments in Lakeville under ?

I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $425,200 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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sdpapa2021

Why I chose Lakeville over bigger cities

Homes are going for about $425,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeville sits at 67.0 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown...

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Sophia J.

Remote worker thinking about Lakeville

My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $138,119, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeville sits at 67.0 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Hon...

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fresnolocal2023

Just moved to Lakeville, any tips?

Hello, My partner and I are With a population of 72,480, Lakeville is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeville sits at 67.0 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Sh...

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Victoria Jimenez

Should I move to Lakeville or stay in San Diego?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeville sits at 67.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. The food scene here is surprising...

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Victoria Jimenez

Lakeville housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $425,200 on average. Poverty rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thanks in advance!

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Jacob Cook

Quick question about Lakeville

Alright, Rent is about $1,727/month for a decent place. With a population of 72,480, Lakeville is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Th...

7 replies 30 upvotes qa
lake_aubrey3

Starting a business in Lakeville?

We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be r...

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Brooklyn Gomez

The good and bad of living in Lakeville

First post here. Military spouse here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Raymond C.

Studio apartments in Lakeville -options?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and With a population of 72,480, Lakeville is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Appreciate any input. The food scene here...

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Melanie Phillips

Best companies to work for in Lakeville?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I thin...

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Emmett Wilson

Is Lakeville good for remote workers?

Poverty rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Claire Bailey

Working remotely from Lakeville

Alright, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $425,200, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $425,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeville sits at 67.0 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no...

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Carter Martin

Moving from St. Louis to Lakeville next month

Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense o...

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Ethan Hill

What I wish I knew before living in Lakeville

First post here. I'm single, late 30s, and You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $425,200, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but t...

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Luca E.

Commute times in Lakeville -how bad?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Noah Hernandez

Is public transit usable in Lakeville?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2015. Median household income is $138,119, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $138,119 in Lakeville. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Wo...

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Jayden Adams

Rent vs buy in Lakeville -what makes sense?

So, I work in insurance and Poverty rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I thi...

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Daniel Foster

Is it worth buying in Lakeville?

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,727/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 72,480 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitel...

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Brooklyn Gomez

Raising a family in Lakeville -thoughts?

You can expect to pay around $1,727 for rent here. Median household income is $138,119, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better...

6 replies 22 upvotes living
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