Burnsville, MN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 60,540 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Dubbed “Birdsville, U.S.A.,” this city is south of the Twin Cities, near the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
Cultural Attractions
The Burnsville Performing Arts Center hosts a variety of performances, including orchestra and theater.
Recreation
Crystal Lake West offers trails, picnic spots, and fishing areas, and Buck Hill Ski Area is open in the winter months for skiing and snowboarding.
Historical
Burnsville and surrounding areas were occupied under American Indian, Spanish, French, and British rule prior to their entry into the United States.
Economy
Commercial development is booming in this community, which has a convention center, 10 hotels, and 80 restaurants.
| Median home price [details] | $159,950 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $196,088 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 936 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 20 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $3,245 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 74 |
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