Who moves to Lakeville, and where they go

Moved in

23,662from other US counties

Moved out

22,158to other US counties

Net

+1,504more arrivals than departures

From abroad

129tax filers and dependents only

Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 17,307 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Minnesota and 6,355 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:

Frequently asked questions

Where do people moving to Lakeville come from?

Most people moving into Dakota County, MN come from nearby counties, led by Hennepin County, MN (6,338 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Maricopa County, AZ.

Where do people leaving Lakeville move to?

The top destination is Hennepin County, MN (4,745 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.

Are more people moving to Lakeville or leaving?

Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 23,662 people moved into Dakota County, MN from elsewhere in the US and 22,158 moved out, a net gain of 1,504 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).

Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Lakeville with any city it trades people with, like Lakeville vs Phoenix, Lakeville vs Duluth, Lakeville vs Chicago, Lakeville vs Fargo.

Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Lakeville.