Burnsville, Minnesota
Quick Statistics
Burnsville is a community in Dakota County, Minnesota, home to about 64,463 people spread across 24.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $45,876 a year, and a typical home is worth about $355,200. About 51.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Burnsville ranks number 14 of 914 in population, number 250 in median household income, number 119 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Burnsville typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 3°F. The area sees roughly 41 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Apple Valley, MN | 4.1 mi. | 55,679 |
| 2. | Savage, MN | 4.2 mi. | 32,889 |
| 3. | Bloomington, MN | 4.8 mi. | 88,665 |
| 4. | Lakeville, MN | 6.2 mi. | 74,354 |
| 5. | Eagan, MN | 6.7 mi. | 68,000 |
| 6. | Richfield, MN | 7.6 mi. | 36,642 |
| 7. | Prior Lake, MN | 8.4 mi. | 28,016 |
| 8. | Farmington, MN | 9.1 mi. | 23,902 |
What is the population of Burnsville, Minnesota?
Burnsville has a population of about 64,463 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Burnsville, Minnesota in?
Burnsville is located in Dakota County, Minnesota.
What is the median home value in Burnsville, Minnesota?
The median home value in Burnsville is about $355,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Burnsville, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Burnsville is about $45,876 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Burnsville, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 40 tornadoes have been recorded in Dakota County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Burnsville, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 3 degrees, with around 41 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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