Burnsville

Burnsville has easy access to I35, I35W and I35E.
Burnsville's Nicollet Commons Park has several interesting sculptures.
The Ames Center is Burnsville's performing arts hub.
Little libraries can be spotted all over Burnsville's residential streets.
Burnsville's North River hills Park has a pavilion, playground, hockey rink and soccer fields.

Burnsville, MN Area Guide

A small-town atmosphere with distinctly modern touches

Commuter Suburb Ski Outdoors Shopping

Located 15 miles south of downtown Minneapolis, Burnsville combines suburban living with metropolitan accessibility. Home to more than 64,000 residents, this established community features the Heart of the City district, where you'll find retail spaces and contemporary condominiums alongside traditional neighborhoods with various housing options.

Outdoor recreation abounds across Burnsville's 1,800 acres of parkland, including 79 public parks. Crystal Lake offers seasonal water activities, while Buck Hill provides winter sports opportunities with its 310-foot elevation. The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge extends along the city's northern border, offering additional outdoor exploration. The Ames Center hosts performances in its 1,000-seat venue, while County Road 42 serves as a primary shopping corridor, including Burnsville Center. The community, served by School District 191, celebrates its heritage through events like the annual Fire Muster festival. With its extensive park system and convenient location, Burnsville provides easy access to Twin Cities attractions while maintaining its distinct suburban character.

Explore the City

The Ames Center is Burnsville's performing arts hub.

Little libraries can be spotted all over Burnsville's residential streets.

Burnsville's North River hills Park has a pavilion, playground, hockey rink and soccer fields.

milenium style houses can be found in the cedarbridge development.

The Ames Center has a an art gallery on the main level.

The Pioneer sculpture in Burnsville references the city history.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Burnsville, MN is $1,178 for a studio, $1,312 for one bedroom, $1,602 for two bedrooms, and $1,993 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burnsville has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,312/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$2,677/month
2,033 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burnsville, MN is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

49 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

29 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Gideon Pond Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

William Byrne Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Echo Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sky Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Nicollet Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

917 D/Hoh Gideon Pond Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-12

41 Students

Options

Public

Grades 4-12

10 Students

Anthony Louis Center

Public

Grades 6-12

Metcalf Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Burnsville Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

917 D/Hoh Gideon Pond Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-12

41 Students

Options

Public

Grades 4-12

10 Students

Anthony Louis Center

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
  • Buck Hill
  • Minnesota Zoo
  • Normandale Community College Japanese Garden
  • Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.