Living in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apple Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Apple Valley has 55,679 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $97,673 (10% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $370,400, the median rent is $1,738/month.
Apple Valley at a glance
- Population
- 55,679
- Median age
- 39State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $97,673State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $370,400State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,738/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Apple Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Apple Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apple Valley the median home value is $370,400, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,738 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,084 a month in housing costs.
Apple Valley median household income
The median household income in Apple Valley is $97,673 and the income per person is $50,382. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Apple Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,013
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.55
Apple Valley demographics
- Population
- 55,679
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 21,627
- Foreign-born
- 11.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apple Valley ›
Education in Apple Valley
45.9% of adults 25 and older in Apple Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apple Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Apple Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | 55,679 | $97,673 | $370,400 | $1,738 |
| Burnsville | 64,463 | $87,024 | $355,200 | $1,513 |
| Eagan | 68,000 | $108,690 | $397,100 | $1,679 |
| Lakeville | 74,354 | $139,041 | $452,500 | $1,806 |
| Farmington | 23,902 | $123,673 | $366,200 | $1,241 |
| Rosemount | 27,562 | $129,625 | $424,100 | $1,640 |
| Empire | 3,092 | $147,700 | $469,500 | $2,052 |
| Bloomington | 88,665 | $93,211 | $361,700 | $1,561 |
| Savage | 32,889 | $125,513 | $432,300 | $1,766 |
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Apple Valley ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Apple Valley: FAQ
What is the median household income in Apple Valley, MN?
The median household income in Apple Valley is $97,673, 10% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Apple Valley?
The median home value in Apple Valley is $370,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Apple Valley?
The median gross rent in Apple Valley is $1,738 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Apple Valley, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Apple Valley?
The median age in Apple Valley is 39 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Apple Valley?
The average commute to work in Apple Valley is 25 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apple Valley?
The unemployment rate in Apple Valley is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apple Valley?
45.9% of adults in Apple Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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