If you want to live close to the great outdoors without sacrificing career opportunities, Minnetonka MN real estate may be right for you.

This Minnesota city combines features that may seem like opposites.

It's home to the headquarters of the biggest private company in the country, Cargill, along with many other large companies. Despite this focus on business, you’ll find that it's also studded with natural gems.

Beaches, parks, marinas, ice skating rinks, and wooded areas separate neighborhoods and add the perfect backdrop if you love the outdoors.

The real estate inventory is vast and includes something for everyone, from townhouses and single-families to condos and luxury.

If you want to live on the lake, you’ll find that waterfront properties are also available around Glen Lake and Lake Rose, among others. As of January 2016 the average sales price was around $272,000 while the average listing price for homes for sale was $404,989. About 70% of homes in Minnetonka are owned, 24% rented and 6% vacant.

Lake Minnetonka is the majestic local feature that gives the city its name, and it's been the site of a settlement since the first westward expansion past the Mississippi River.

The residents are highly educated, with nearly 98% having a high school diploma and over 50% being college graduates. This in turn leads to a great school system that is well supported by the community.