Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Burnsville
Burnsville, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,330
Population
64,158
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A small-town atmosphere with distinctly modern touches
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,051
Average: $100,584
Education
20,617
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
35,692
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Burnsville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Burnsville, MN is $1,190 for a studio, $1,330 for one bedroom, $1,588 for two bedrooms, and $1,995 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burnsville has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,330/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$2,743/month
2,189 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,842/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burnsville, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
394 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
559 Students
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
Public
Grades K-5
550 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
777 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
458 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
78 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
256 Students
917 D/Hoh Gideon Pond Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-12
41 Students
Public
Grades 4-12
28 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,119 Students
917 D/Hoh Gideon Pond Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-12
41 Students
Public
Grades 4-12
28 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Buck Hill
- Minnesota Zoo
- Normandale Community College Japanese Garden
- Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.