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Burnsville, Minnesota

Burnsville Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Burnsville, Dakota County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 7, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Burnsville at a glance?

Burnsville is a south metro city in Dakota County, home to 64,864 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 64,864 (Census 2024 estimate; +0.8% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $355,200, 7% lower than the Dakota County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $87,024, 18% lower than Dakota County
  • Homeownership: 64.7% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 24 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 20 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District covers about 73% of the city

Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

For sale now

Where can I find Burnsville homes for sale?

The newest Burnsville listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.

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Housing market · September 2026

Burnsville home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Burnsville was $382,750, up 2.1% from the year before, with 708 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$382,750+2.1% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold708past 12 months
  • Days on market46past 12 months
  • Months of supply2.8end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Burnsville market report

Living in

What's it like living in Burnsville, MN?

The answer

Burnsville is a south metro city, and it's about 24 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 28 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 63.9% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1982, and 64.7% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis24min
Downtown Saint Paul28min
MSP Airport20min
Mall of America15min
University of Minnesota27min
Burnsville64,864 residents · Dakota County

Demographics · Burnsville, MN

Who lives in Burnsville?

According to the Census Bureau, Burnsville's median household income is $87,024, 18% lower than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $106,318). The median age is 36.7, 64.7% of households own their home and 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population64,86425,891 households
Median household income$87,024Dakota Co. $106,318 · MN $89,062
Median home value$355,200Dakota Co. $381,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,513Dakota Co. $1,548 · MN $1,280
Homeowners64.7%Dakota Co. 74.9% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher39.8%Dakota Co. 45% · MN 39.4%
Median age36.7Dakota Co. 38.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes63.9%Median year built: 1982

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.

Population trend

How fast is Burnsville growing?

Burnsville's population grew 0.8% between 2020 and 2024, from 64,324 to 64,864 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Burnsville population, 2020–2024
63k64k65k66k2020202120222023202464,519202064,519202164,036202264,039202364,92864,864202464,864

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202064,519
202164,036
202264,039
202364,928
202464,864

School planning

Which schools serve a Burnsville address?

  • Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Districtabout 73% of the city
  • Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eaganabout 19% of the city
  • Lakeville Public School Districtabout 8% of the city

Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.

Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)

District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.

Crime data

How can you check reported crime near a home?

Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

By ZIP code

What does Burnsville look like by ZIP code?

2 ZIP codes cover most of Burnsville.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5533775%$349,100$84,11064%Homes for sale
5530625%$374,700$100,51566.5%Homes for sale

ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.

Outdoor living

What lakes and water are in Burnsville?

Burnsville has about 2 square miles of water inside city limits. 8 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Burnsville; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Black Dog Lake

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Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Burnsville?

Burnsville residents' average one-way commute is 23.3 minutes (Census ACS). 68.7% drive alone, 1.4% take public transit and 17% work from home.

Average commute23.3 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone68.7%of workers
Public transit1.4%of workers
Work from home17%of workers

Drive times from Burnsville

Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Economy & jobs

Where do Burnsville residents work?

The largest share of employed Burnsville residents work in education, health care and social assistance (21.7%), followed by retail trade (12.5%). The unemployment rate averaged 5% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries Burnsville residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance21.7%
  2. Retail trade12.5%
  3. Manufacturing11.3%
  4. Professional, scientific and management services11.1%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate9.7%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food8.8%

City comparison

How does Burnsville compare to Apple Valley, Savage and Bloomington?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Burnsville, side by side.

MetricBurnsvilleApple ValleySavageBloomington
Population (2024)64,86455,27232,89688,344
Change since 2020+0.8%-1.9%+1.4%-1.8%
Median home value$355K$370K$432K$362K
Median household income$87K$98K$126K$93K
Median gross rent$1,513$1,738$1,766$1,561
Homeowners64.7%73.4%85.8%65.7%
Median age36.73937.541.1
Average commute23.3 min24.6 min25.1 min21 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis24 min28 min30 min21 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a Burnsville home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Burnsville's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.

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Selling in Burnsville

What's required to sell a home in Burnsville?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Burnsville; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.

Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds

Is Burnsville right for you?

Who should buy a home in Burnsville?

  • Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
  • Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
  • Check the schools for the address. Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
  • Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.

Planning a move

What should I verify before moving to Burnsville?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Dakota County.
  • Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
  • The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
  • Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
  • The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.

Local stories

What's happening in Burnsville

Stories about Burnsville: new development, parks, local businesses and the housing market.

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Living in Minneapolis on YouTube

Watch: Burnsville on video

Jason's videos about Burnsville: neighborhoods, homes and what living here is really like.

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This weekend's open houses

Can you tour Burnsville homes this weekend?

Found a Burnsville home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.

Burnsville FAQ

What do Burnsville buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Burnsville?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Burnsville at $355,200, 7% lower than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $381,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Burnsville homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Burnsville, MN?

About 64,864 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 0.8% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Burnsville?

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District (about 73% of the city), Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (about 19% of the city) and Lakeville Public School District (about 8% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Burnsville from downtown Minneapolis?

About 24 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 28 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 23.3 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Burnsville a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Burnsville has a median household income of $87,024, 64.7% homeownership and a 23.3-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.

What does it cost to rent in Burnsville?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,513 a month, compared with $1,548 in Dakota County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Burnsville?

55337 and 55306 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

What lakes are in Burnsville?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Black Dog Lake (about 310 acres), Crystal Lake (about 282 acres), Alimagnet Lake (about 73 acres) and Keller Lake (about 55 acres), based on Census water maps.

How long does it take to close on a home in Burnsville?

Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.

Does Burnsville require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Burnsville. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.

Client stories

What do Burnsville clients say about Huerkamp Home Group?

5.0 stars from 841 Google reviews. These reviews mention Burnsville, quoted word for word.

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Worked with Jason on the sale of my home in Apple Valley. He came out explained the process. Sold my home for above and beyond the asking price. Bought a new condo in Burnsville. Great follow up. The team communication is amazing. The continuous Follow up to keep you in the loop. With so many options meaning, What works best for your budget the team makes it work in your favor. Awesome Team. 10 stars!!! So happy with my Condo!!! Love the team and many thanks. Looking forward to my next home investment purchase. Highly recommend Jason Oliver.!!!!
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Why Huerkamp Home Group

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