Communities Prior Lake
A wonderful place to live, work, and play for a lifetime
Known for the beautiful lakes, Prior Lake is on the southwest edge of the Twin Cities. Business growth is influenced by three hundred acres of vacant commercial, business park, and industrial land to develop, and the city’s 2015 population estimate was 25,282 compared to 16,000 in 2000 and 22,300 in 2010.
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is located in Prior Lake as well as Scott County’s largest employer, Mystic Lake. They offer an array of opportunities to the public including restaurants, Playworks, Dakotah! Fitness, Dakotah! Ice Center, two casinos and a hotel.
*US Census Data
28,086
Population
$108,481
Median Household Income
97.5%
Population with High School Education or Higher
48.3%
Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Affordable Rentals
The CDA collaborates with private and public resources to connect cities with options for affordable rentals, making sure that no matter your means you can live in Prior Lake.
Pike Lake Marsh
Prior Manor
Local Business Incentives & Programs
Our resource library is full of information about incentives to give you a boost in Prior Lake or any of our other communities across Scott County. Click below to start researching.
Business Incubator Program
Exclusive to Prior Lake, the city offers low-cost office space and support services for small businesses. Technology Village provides clients with an affordable and customized lease, furnished offices, development assistance, guidance from experienced business professionals, shared conference rooms and office equipment, networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs and community organizations, education programs, and access to local lenders interested in working with start-up businesses.
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NextStage for Entrepreneurs
NextStage for Entrepreneurs provides one-on-one consulting, small group learning, and access to loan capital for businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Scott County. This program is provided free of charge to Scott County residents and businesses and is closely integrated with other local programs aimed at assisting Scott County entrepreneurs and businesses.
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Helpful Resources
General Contact Information
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Main Phone: 952-447-9800
Utility and Service Providers
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Electric: MN Valley Electric Cooperative, Shakopee Public Utilities, Xcel Energy
Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water & Sewer: City of Prior Lake
Internet & Telephone: Nuvera Communications, Qwest, Mediacom
