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Burnsville.
About
Life in Burnsville
Burnsville offers a solidly middle-class suburban lifestyle with a median household income of $87,024 and median home values around $355,200—reasonable for the Twin Cities market. Your commute to either Minneapolis or Saint Paul averages 23 minutes, and the city benefits from decent regional transit through the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. The community is family-oriented with about 29% of households including children, good schools through ISD 191, and plenty of youth sports leagues and recreation—1,800 acres of parkland, multiple lakes for fishing and boating, and even a ski hill nearby.
Burnsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Burnsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Burnsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (20.5%), and 9.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.8%
of households
Married Couples
46.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Burnsville
In Burnsville, rent runs 18% above the MN average, and home values are 8% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,451
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $364,909 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Burnsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Burnsville is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Burnsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute23.3 min avg
How Burnsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Burnsville, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Burnsville runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
163.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,493.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Burnsville Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dakota County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dakota County, which includes Burnsville, the most common type is hail, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 18 | Hail | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $153,700 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $10,000 |
| 2019 | 20 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dakota County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dakota County, which includes Burnsville, is typically good — 267 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
267
per year
Moderate Days
88
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Dakota County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 11°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Burnsville has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 11°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
26°/11°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.1"
Annual Snowfall
41.0"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
150
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 8°F | 1.05" |
| Feb | 28°F | 12°F | 0.81" |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 1.66" |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 2.72" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.93" |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.89" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.24" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.42" |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.20" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.75" |
| Nov | 42°F | 27°F | 1.64" |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.01" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Burnsville
Burnsville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Edina
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Minneapolis
St Francis Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Shakopee
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Burnsville
Burnsville's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Burnsville (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
14.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Concordia University-Saint Paul
14.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,018 students · in-state tuition $26,400 · 62% graduate · median earnings $65,009 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Burnsville
Burnsville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
15 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Burnsville
Burnsville: Burnhaven Comm Library
1101 W County Road 42, Burnsville
Cities Near Burnsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Burnsville FAQ
Is Burnsville, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Burnsville's median rent is $1,513/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $87,024/year. Median home value is $355,200.
Is Burnsville, Minnesota safe?⌄
Burnsville's violent crime rate was 163 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1493 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Burnsville, Minnesota?⌄
Burnsville has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Burnsville, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Burnsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,513/month and median household income is $87,024/year. The median home value is $355,200. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Burnsville, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Burnsville is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from