Lakeville
Investment Analysis

Lakeville, MN
Housing Market Screening

City-level home-price and one-bedroom-rent references with transparent methodology and limitations.

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City-level screening

35.7x

Home price / annualized 1BR rent

Gross annual 1BR-rent reference
2.8%
Recorded YoY field
+1.0%

Not cap rate, ROI, valuation or buy-versus-rent advice. City fields may reflect different source years.

Median Home Price
$514,924
Average Rent (1BR)
$1,201/mo
Median Income
$147,992
Population
76,235

Housing Screening Context

Lakeville has a computed screening multiple of 35.7x and a gross annual 1BR-rent reference of 2.8%.

These values compare separate city-level fields, not one matched property. They exclude financing, taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, transaction costs and tenure horizon.

Recorded year-over-year price change: +1.0%. Source period and forecast assumptions should be reviewed before scenario use.

Read the transparent methodology or open the Housing Research Hub.

Rental Cash Flow Analysis

Monthly Income

Gross Rent $1,201
Annual Gross $14,412

Est. Monthly Expenses

Property Tax (~1.5%) -$644
Insurance (~0.5%) -$215
Maintenance (~1%) -$429
Est. Net Cash Flow -$86/mo

Price Forecast 2026–2028

🔮 Lakeville Price Forecast 20262028

Based on 5-year Zillow ZHVI trend analysis · Statistical projection
📈 Upward Trend
PROJECTEDNOW$491K2027$504K 2.5%2028$511K 3.9%20232024Now
$536K$454K
Current
$515K
2026
Projected
$504K
2.5% by 2027
Projected
$511K
3.9% by 2028
5yr CAGR:+2.4%
Confidence:Moderate
R²:0.54

Our Lakeville housing market forecast for 2026-2028 anticipates a period of consolidation rather than the rapid appreciation seen in prior years. With a median home price of $475,672 and a price-to-rent ratio of 29.3x, affordability remains a significant headwind, pushing the verdict toward renting. The market temperature of 60/100 indicates a balanced but cooling environment, supported by a modest YoY price change of just 0.6%. While the city’s strong school districts and proximity to the Twin Cities continue to attract families, the eroded purchasing power will likely cap aggressive price growth, keeping the days on market steady around 49 days.

Addressing the question of will Lakeville home prices drop, the data suggests stability over a sharp decline. The risk grade of A and a 5-year CAGR of 4.0% signal a resilient asset class, even if short-term momentum has slowed. However, the 5-year price change of 22.0% has set a high baseline that will be difficult to sustain without stronger income growth. In the context of broader economic conditions, Lakeville’s local economy—anchored by logistics and healthcare—should prevent a correction, but the lack of rental yield pressure suggests investor activity will remain cautious. Looking toward Lakeville real estate Lakeville 2027, we expect a flat-to-modest trajectory where value is found in long-term hold strategies rather than quick flips.

Projected Cap Rate (2027)
1.8%
5yr CAGR
+2.4%

Job Market

Unemployment 2.8%
National avg: 3.7%
Job Growth (YoY) +1.5%

Healthcare

86
Score
Excellent

Risk Factors

Low Risk Profile

Market Activity

Source: Redfin · 2026-05-31
Sale-to-List 100.3%
Months Supply 2.7
Price Drops 38%
Gone in 2 Wks 54%

Market Position

Affordability Average
Safety Very Safe

ROI Projector Model an editable scenario

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Total ROI
-133%
on $102,985 invested
Annual ROI
NaN%
compounded
Total Return
-$136,698
appreciation + cashflow
Mo. Cash Flow
-$2,832
year 1 estimate
Equity Growth Over 5 Years
Y1112kY2122kY3132kY4143kY5154k
Appreciation
$26,802
Cash Flow
-$163,501
Final Equity
$153,927

* Estimates based on 1.0% annual appreciation, 3% rent growth, 5% vacancy. Does not include closing costs, tax benefits, or capital gains tax. For illustrative purposes only.

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Rental Cash-Flow Scenario

Pre-filled for Lakeville

Property

Purchase Price$514,924
Monthly Rent$1,201
Down Payment20%

Financing

Interest Rate6.5%

Expenses

Property Tax1.2%
Insurance (Annual)$1,500
Maintenance Reserve1%
Vacancy Rate5%
Property Management0%
HOA (Monthly)$0
-$2,532
Modeled Monthly Cash Flow
-$30,382/ year
-29.5%
Cash-on-Cash
0.2%
Cap Rate

Monthly Breakdown

+ Rental Income$1,201
− Mortgage (P&I)$2,604
− Property Tax$515
− Insurance$125
− Maintenance$429
− Vacancy Loss$60
= Net Cash Flow-$2,532

Scenario Summary

Down Payment
$102,985
Loan Amount
$411,939
Total Monthly Expenses
$3,733
Gross Yield
2.8%

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Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made after consulting with qualified professionals. Data sources include Zillow, Census Bureau, and BLS. Cap rates and yields are estimates based on available data.

Last updated: July 2026