Overview
Why people choose Prior Lake
Prior Lake is built around Upper and Lower Prior Lake, one of the busiest recreational waters in the south metro. Newer neighborhoods, strong schools, and lake access at south-metro prices.
- Architecture
- 1990s to 2020s two-story, walkouts, lakefront rebuilds, townhomes
- Notables
- Upper and Lower Prior Lake, Lakefront Park, Mystic Lake, Cleary Lake
Median list
$625,000
July 2026
Median sold
$508,500
July 2026
Avg days on market
43 days
July 2026
Population
28,237
Population from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Homes
Prior Lake homes for sale
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Schools
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
District 719, K to 12
Twin Oaks and Hidden Oaks middle schools
Middle grades
Prior Lake High School
Grades 9 to 12, public
School attendance boundaries change. Confirm the assigned school for any specific address with the district before you write an offer.
Around Town
Around Prior Lake
Lakefront Park
Beach, trails, and the amphitheater
Upper and Lower Prior Lake
Boating, fishing, and public access
Mystic Lake Casino
Entertainment and dining
Cleary Lake Regional Park
Golf, trails, and swimming
Commute
Getting around from Prior Lake
Downtown Minneapolis
30 to 42 min
Downtown St. Paul
35 to 50 min
MSP Airport
25 to 35 min
Savage
8 to 14 min
Typical off-peak driving times. Rush hour on 494 and 35W runs longer.
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