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Burnsville

Burnsville

$395,489 Average Value
$178 Average Price per Sq Ft
161 Homes For Sale

Burnsville is a park-filled suburb with access to the Twin Cities

Burnsville appeals to buyers who want easy access to the Twin Cities without giving up green space. People can quickly get onto interstates with direct access to Minneapolis and Saint Paul from the suburb’s mid- to late 1900s homes. It’s just as easy to reach the area’s schools, like the highly rated Burnsville High School. There are plenty of parks and a ski resort where you can relax, and the Heart of the City district has shops and restaurants to check out. Celebrations like the Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster bring everyone together.

Nicollet Avenue runs through Burnsville's Heart of the City district.
Nicollet Avenue runs through Burnsville's Heart of the City district.
The Ames Center is a performing arts space located near Burnsville's city center.
The Ames Center is a performing arts space located near Burnsville's city center.
Buck Hill is popular in the winter with skiers and snowboarders.
Buck Hill is popular in the winter with skiers and snowboarders.
Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster also has vendor tents offering local goods and services.
Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster also has vendor tents offering local goods and services.
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What people often pay for split-level homes, ramblers and townhouses

Most homes were built in the mid- to late 1900s, which makes the city feel established. Split-level homes, ramblers and two-story traditional houses can range from the lower $200,000s to more than $1 million, with homes near lakes and nature reserves typically being more expensive. Townhouses can run from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$500,000s. The city’s prices tend to be lower than in neighboring communities like Savage and Apple Valley.

Luxury lake homes can be found on Crystal Lake.
Luxury lake homes can be found on Crystal Lake.
Townhomes are also plentiful in Burnsville.
Townhomes are also plentiful in Burnsville.
Brick two story homes are easily found in Burnsville.
Brick two story homes are easily found in Burnsville.
Rows of townhomes aren't uncommon in Burnsville.
Rows of townhomes aren't uncommon in Burnsville.
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Two interstates lead to Minneapolis and Saint Paul

Drivers in the car-dependent community can easily get to the Twin Cities. Interstate 35 splits into I-35W toward Minneapolis and I-35E toward Saint Paul. Both cities are around 20 miles away, with Minneapolis a bit closer. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is about 15 miles out.

People can hit the beach at Crystal Lake or go skiing at Buck Hill

Burnsville manages more than 75 parks across nearly 1,800 acres, with about two-thirds of that land preserved as natural areas. Some of those spaces are accessible by trails, while others remain untouched. In the Heart of the City district, Nicollet Commons Park is a town square-style gathering place with a 250-seat amphitheater and a water feature. Crystal Lake, the city's largest at nearly 300 acres, has a public beach and a boat launch. The Minnesota River Greenway, which follows the river through the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, provides hiking and biking trails. At Buck Hill, a popular ski and snowboard resort, there are about 15 slopes that shift to mountain biking and disc golf once the snow melts.

Year-round, the Burnsville Ice Center is home to hockey games and offers skating lessons. The Ames Center hosts concerts and other live performances.

Burnsville Ice Center has open skate hours for residents to practice.
Burnsville Ice Center has open skate hours for residents to practice.
Crystal Lake is a popular spot for boating in Burnsville.
Crystal Lake is a popular spot for boating in Burnsville.
Buck Hill hosts local sports events in the winter.
Buck Hill hosts local sports events in the winter.
Burnsville Civic Center Park has a skatepark.
Burnsville Civic Center Park has a skatepark.
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You can grab food or go shopping in the Heart of the City district

Burnsville's dining scene runs from casual American eateries to authentic international spots. You can try places like:

  • Porter Creek Hardwood Grill, a modern restaurant inspired by the Napa Valley wine country
  • Jensen's Cafe, a popular breakfast and lunch spot with American classics
  • Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, an eatery offering Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes and a lunch buffet
  • Bricksworth Beer Co., a brewpub that pairs craft beer with Detroit-style pizza
  • Mi Causa Restaurant & Bar, a Peruvian restaurant with both traditional and innovative dishes
Some of those restaurants, and many of the community’s shops, are in the Heart of the City district. “It’s a really unique spot that mixes retail and housing — it’s an urban feel within a suburb,” says Michelle Hoagland, a Realtor with Keller Williams Preferred Realty. It’s where you’ll find places like Ficus & Fig, a gift shop that also sells home decor. Zombie Boardshop, near Buck Hill, repairs snowboarding and skateboarding equipment and sells apparel and boards.

Burnsville Center is a shopping mall located in a thriving shopping district.
Burnsville Center is a shopping mall located in a thriving shopping district.
Skateropolis is an indoor park in Burnsville Center.
Skateropolis is an indoor park in Burnsville Center.
Target has a large store with a full size grocery section in Burnsville.
Target has a large store with a full size grocery section in Burnsville.
Mi Causa is a local Peruvian restaurant in Burnsville.
Mi Causa is a local Peruvian restaurant in Burnsville.
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Most students are zoned for District 191

Most students in Burnsville are assigned to District 191, also called Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools. Burnsville High School is highly rated and lets students follow one of 14 career pathways. Some parts of the city fall under Lakeville Area Schools or Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools. There are also private options like the top-rated Cyprus Classical Academy.

Burnsville Senior High School enrolls over 2,000 students in grades 9-12.
Burnsville Senior High School enrolls over 2,000 students in grades 9-12.
Nicollet Junior High School enrolls over 500 students in grades 6-8.
Nicollet Junior High School enrolls over 500 students in grades 6-8.
Main entrance to Good Shepard Lutheran School in Apple Valley, Burnsville MN
Main entrance to Good Shepard Lutheran School in Apple Valley, Burnsville MN
Announcement sign for Southview Christian School in Burnsville, Burnsville MN
Announcement sign for Southview Christian School in Burnsville, Burnsville MN
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Events like the Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster draw crowds

The people of Burnsville come together for several annual events each summer and fall. You can stop by gatherings like:

  • Party on the Plaza, a summer evening series with music, food trucks and yard games
  • International Festival of Burnsville, a July event that celebrates global music and dance alongside cultural exhibits
  • Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster, a multi-day September tradition highlighted by a parade and a carnival

Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster has something for the whole family.
Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster has something for the whole family.
Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster's beer garden is a popular spot to hang out.
Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster's beer garden is a popular spot to hang out.
You'll find all the classic carnival games at the Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster.
You'll find all the classic carnival games at the Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster.
There's always a line for ice cream at the Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster.
There's always a line for ice cream at the Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster.
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Area Facts

Number of Homes
16,642
Number of Homes for Sale
161
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,436
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,663
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,132
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
790
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Burnsville Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
11
Median Rent
$2,747
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,900
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,898
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,050
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,000
Median Condo Rent
$1,300
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,475

Demographics

Total Population
64,158
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$83,051
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$100,584

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
38.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.7%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
31''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
62''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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