Welcome to Cokato

Named Minnesota’s best, affordable places to raise kids in 2011 by Bloomberg Businessweek, Cokato has many perks for young families including award-winning schools. There are many other qualities the city of 2,694 has that makes it a pleasant place to live for residents of all ages.

Located 40 minutes from the Twin Cities area along the busy Highway 12 corridor, Cokato offers a wide array of housing options, lower cost of living, and that small-town feel.

Beautiful lakes, trails, and fishing make the area appealing for residents and visitors to enjoy the great outdoors all year round.

A wide choice of job opportunities exist within the region with major manufacturing businesses located both in Cokato and adjoining cities. With its close proximity to the Twin Cities, there is also a fair amount of commuters who choose to live in the area.

The combination of small town neighborhoods, friendly people and low-stress living, along with easy access to big city amenities, makes Cokato a perfect place to call home.