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Peaceful wooded roads near I-35 in Palomino Hills
Interstate 35E sweeps along the western border of Palomino Hills, a residential neighborhood in the Twin Cities suburb of Apple Valley. Although the highway is right at their doorstep, residents enjoy a quiet suburban atmosphere roughly 20 miles south of the Twin Cities. “The beauty of that whole corridor is that you’ve got super easy access to the metro because you can get right on 35E or Cedar Avenue to get to Minneapolis or St. Paul,” says Eric Sharbo, a Realtor with Re/Max Advantage Plus who has over 25 years of experience in the region. “But it’s still so secluded, with little winding streets and cul-de-sacs. If you’re really close to 35E, you’ll get a little bit of highway noise, but otherwise, it’s all wooded, peaceful living.”
The streets in the Palomino Hills neighborhood are lined with sidewalks.
The Palomino Hills neighborhood has winding roads with tucked away houses.
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Ranch-style and split-level homes on spacious lots
In Palomino Hills, residential streets wind through densely wooded areas, past small ponds and alongside ranch-style homes with spacious yards. Most single-family homes date to the early 1970s, with driveways wide enough to accommodate at least two cars. Paved sidewalks border the primary thoroughfares, though the narrower side streets are more difficult to navigate on foot. Although the neighborhood is exclusively residential, home sales are infrequent. Raised ranch-style and split-level homes recently sold for $400,000 to $500,000.
Rambler homes are the second most prevalent home style in the Palomino Hills neighborhood.
Housing in the Palomino Hills neighborhood falls within the median price range for the area.
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Bicycle-friendly roads wind alongside neighborhood parks
The neighborhood is home to several pocket-sized parks. Palomino Park sits on a shaded knoll, with walking trails that meander past basketball courts and a sizable playground. The pond and wooden footbridge at Belmont Park is a great place to watch the ducks and turtles. Across the interstate, Terrace Oaks West Park spreads across 4 acres, with tennis and basketball courts, exercise trails and a baseball diamond. In winter, the recreational building doubles as a warming house for skaters who need a break from the hockey rink. Meanwhile, the tennis court and playground at Heritage Park are set for refurbishment, tentatively scheduled for completion in 2028. Many streets leading to the parks are bicycle-friendly, and sections of Palomino Drive have dedicated bike lanes.
Terrace Oaks West Park has a large green space to view wildlife.
Belmont Park in the Palomino Hills neighborhood is next to a pond with visiting waterfowl.
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Echo Park is a Top Magnet School of Excellence for 2025
Echo Park Elementary School of Leadership, Engineering & Technology receives a B from Niche. In 2025, Magnet Schools of America recognized the elementary school as a Top Magnet School of Excellence — one of only 33 in the nation. Falcon Ridge Middle School and Apple Valley High School both receive a B-plus. All three schools are within a short drive.
Apple Valley Senior High School welcomes families with community-building opportunities.
The dedicated teachers of Echo Park Elementary School work together to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and growth.
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A 20-mile commute to the Twin Cities
With few public transit options in the area, residents rely on cars. Apple Valley’s downtown area is roughly 4 miles away, and it’s a 3-mile drive to the nearest medical center, M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital. Workers might also commute to the Twin Cities, roughly 20 miles north. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 11 miles away.
Retail therapy and recent film releases at Burnsville Center
Shopping centers and chain restaurants are clustered around I-35 in Burnsville, about 3 miles west of the neighborhood. Burnhill Plaza is anchored by an Aldi supermarket and surrounded by dining options like Five Guys, Olive Garden and Red Lobster. Across the road, shoppers will find numerous clothing and department stores at Burnsville Center, a sprawling mall that includes JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods. The latest flicks play on giant screens at CMX Cinemas Odyssey and IMAX, next door to Burnsville Center. Residents are also about 8 miles from Mall of America, the largest mall in the country.
Burnsville Center has a number of brand name retail stores and a food court.
Dick's Sporting Goods is located at nearby Burnsville Center.
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Night to Unite in Apple Valley
Palomino Hills has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, well below the national average. Every August, Apple Valley invites neighborhoods to participate in Night to Unite, a citywide event to boost crime prevention and community involvement. City officials provide crime maps, street closure supplies and sidewalk chalk to participating neighborhoods. During the event, local policemen, firefighters and city officials drop by the block parties to chat with locals and lend their support.
Higher-than-average risk of hail
The Twin Cities experience all four seasons, with snow and frigid temps in winter and hot, humid summers. There’s also a slight tornado risk and a higher-than-average risk of hail, especially in May and June. “We get hail more often than other parts of the country, but we have garages,” Sharbo says. “It’s not like Arizona, where if a hailstorm came through, it’d destroy every car in town.”
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Parks in this Area
Belmont Park
Chapparral Park
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
17 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Palomino Hills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Palomino Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Palomino Hills, Apple Valley sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Palomino Hills, Apple Valley over the last 12 months is $660,000, up 136% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
833
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$130,577
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,733
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.9%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
53''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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