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Apple Valley, MN

Founded 1860Dakota CountyElev. 289 m
Population
55,696
Median home
$354,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Apple Valley

Apple Valley is home to roughly 55,696 residents. Apple Valley was founded in 1860 and sits in Dakota County. The median age is 37 and the median household income is $99,277. Homes carry a median value of $354,200, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.5%). Around 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
55,696
Median age
37
Median household income
$99,277
Per-capita income
$48,875
Poverty rate
5.9%
High-school grad or higher
95.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
26 min
Work from home
19.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White68.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Black10.5%
Asian6.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.9%
Sales & office20.2%
Service14.5%
Production, transportation & material moving11.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$354,200
Median gross rent
$1,678/mo
Owner-occupied
72.9%
Median year built
1990
Households
21,471
Avg. household size
2.57

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Apple Valley has 21 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading39%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ABE Diploma ProgramHighGrades 9–12
APPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
COOPERATIVE AREA LEARNING PRG.HighGrades 5–12
EASTVIEW SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
FIT Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
New ConnectionsHighGrades 7–12
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESHighGrades 11–12
TRANSITION PLUSHighGrades 11–12
FALCON RIDGE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
SCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Valley Middle School of STEMMiddleGrades 6–8
Cedar Park Elementary STEM SchoolElementary
DIAMOND PATH EL SCH OF INTL STUDIESElementary
FIT AcademyElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime37% below national
Apple Valley242
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 160% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime5% below national
Apple Valley1,851
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Apple Valley Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Apple Valley.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Dakota County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Apple Valley is in Dakota County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Apple Valley was founded in 1860 and sits in Dakota County. Elevation ~289 m.

Map of Apple Valley
Apple Valley, MN
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Apple Valley — frequently asked

What is the population of Apple Valley, Minnesota?
Apple Valley has a population of about 55,696, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Apple Valley?
The median home value in Apple Valley is $354,200, and the median gross rent is $1,678/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Apple Valley safe? What is the crime rate?
Apple Valley Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 242 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Apple Valley face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dakota County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley has 21 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Apple Valley?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Apple Valley. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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