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Renter's guide to Burnsville, MN

Take a 15 mile drive south of downtown Minneapolis and in about 21 minutes, you’ll find the city of Burnsville sat on the banks of the Minnesota River in Dakota County.

The weather in Burnsville follows the continental climate found in all of Minnesota with hot summers and cold winters. In January, residents experience a winter low of 5°F and in July, summer temperatures reach their highest point at 82.4°F. Burnsville residents only get 199 days of sun per year and about 32 inches of rain per year. The seasons here are very distinct and for those that like variety, you’ll be happy to learn that Burnsville experiences some of the widest weather variations in the United States.

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Things to do in Burnsville, MN

Burnsville is home to many family-friendly attractions including Burnsville Center, the Alimagnet Dog Park, and the new “Heart of the City” project in downtown Burnsville. With about 1,800 acres of parkland spread throughout the city, it’s easy to find some fun things to do with family in Burnsville.

Burnsville Center is one of the larger enclosed malls in Minnesota, home to over 100 stores spread over 3 floors spanning roughly 1,100,000 square feet. Here you’ll find almost everything you’ll ever need - after a day of shopping at popular stores like JCPenny and Macys, head over to the food court to refuel before catching a movie to round out the day.

For nature-lovers, the Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve has everything from bird watching, hiking, and horse trails to more extreme activities like cross-country ski trails and a hilly 10-mile single-track mountain bike trail. This mountain bike trail is considered by many to be one of the most difficult in the Twin Cities area with its long climbs and rapid descents as well as many man-made obstacles. And if that’s not enough, head over to Buck Hill and challenge the 310 foot vertical ski hill.

If you’re still wondering about what to do in Burnsville, look no further than the “Heart of the City” project in downtown. This project is meant to improve the downtown core using “smart growth” city-planning techniques focusing on compact, walkable and transit-oriented layout. A big part of this project is the Ames Performing Arts Center with its 2 theaters, 1000-seat main stage, and art gallery. This is a great place to go on date nights as the venue hosts everyone from full-fledged theatre productions to local written word productions to comedians almost every night of the week.

Burnsville, MN employment & economy

The employment and economy in Burnsville is very robust. According to the latest U.S. census data, the median family income in Burnsville is $67,397 per year which is higher than the U.S. average of $63,179.

When you look at the top employers in Burnsville, it is easy to understand why the median income is so high. The top employers in Burnsville all primarily employ educated professionals. The largest employer is Independent School District 191, followed by Fairview Ridges Hospital and UTAS Sensor Systems.

Its proximity to other major economic hubs like downtown St. Paul, downtown Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are also important sources of high-paying jobs in the region.

Education in Burnsville, MN

The Burnsville Independent School District 191 runs most of the public schools in Burnsville including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The top elementary school in Burnsville, MN is Gideon Pond Elementary School. Among its many accolades, it holds the distinction of being ranked 97 out of 1050 in diversity. One advantage is that students here will be able to interact with and gain an appreciation for different cultures from a very young age.

The top high school in Burnsville, MN is Burnsville High School located in Burnsville’s southern suburb. Ranked as the 44^th most diverse public school in Minnesota, the school also boasts a ranking of 27 out of 372 as one of the best college prep public high schools in the state of Minnesota.

Although the public-school system in Minnesota is well funded and full of talented students and teachers, some parents prefer their children to have a private school education. The top private school in Burnsville, MN is the Cyprus Classical Academy serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. This is one of the best options for gifted and talented children combining inexpensive tuition with low acceptance rates, low class sizes of only 6 students, and high diversity. They also offer extensive language courses covering popular languages Mandarin and Spanish.

For families with older students, the top university in Burnsville is the University of Minnesota. With campuses in nearby Minneapolis or St. Paul, the University of Minnesota is considered a Public Ivy university with education rivaling the lauded Ivy League schools. Among its more notable achievements, U of M researchers, alumni, and faculty have collectively won 30 Nobel Prizes and 3 Pulitzer prizes over the years.