Dassel is a growing community with a population of about 1,350 located at a strategic crossroads in east central Minnesota. With commercial/urban centers less than an hours drive in all four directions, it is ideally positioned for both commerce and residence.
Lower cost housing and taxes, a small town environment, low crime, and an excellent school system make Dassel a popular "hometown" for workers commuting to the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Hutchinson, Litchfield, and Willmar.
Lakes, hiking, snowmobile trails, and good hunting and fishing make the area desirable for the sportsman. The availability of affordable lakefront, rural acreage or in-city housing and building lots means there is considerable opportunity in the Dassel area for the home of one's dreams.
A variety of job opportunities exist within the region with major manufacturing businesses located both in Dassel and the larger neighboring cities. Unemployment is low.
The combination of small town neighborhoods, friendly people and low stress living, combined with easy access to big city amenities makes Dassel an ideal place for a family home.
