At a Glance
Median Income
$83,953
$43,093 per capita
Home Value
$335,100
Zillow: $361,035
Median Rent
$1,501/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
2,644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Burnsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burnsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burnsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burnsville residents earn a median household income of $83,953 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,093. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burnsville is $335,100 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,035. Median rent is $1,501/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Burnsville reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,644/100K. The murder rate is 1.6/100K.
Education
39.9% of adults in Burnsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burnsville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population64,295
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,578/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,953
Per Capita$43,093
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A
Home Value$335,100
Rent$1,501
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$361,035
Housing Units26,164
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property2,644/100K
Murder1.6/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary212/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,146/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation971 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Burnsville was built in 1981.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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