Housing by town in Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County, Minnesota has 33 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,548 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,174 in 2015–2019 (+31.9%; Up after inflation).
Lilydale has the highest median gross rent ($2,362) and Nininger Township the lowest ($857).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,548 (±$31)
- Households that rent
- 25.1%
- Median household income
- $106,318
- Places
- 33
Cities, towns and townships in Dakota County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | $1,738 | 26.6% | $97,673 | $370,400 | $3,657 |
| Burnsville | $1,513 | 35.3% | $87,024 | $355,200 | $3,451 |
| Castle Rock Township | $1,107 | 5.1% | $132,917 | $458,000 | $3,674 |
| Coates | $1,146 | 34.4% | $82,250 | $240,000 | $2,167 |
| Douglas Township | — | 4.7% | $101,667 | $459,900 | $3,247 |
| Eagan | $1,679 | 32.3% | $108,690 | $397,100 | $3,826 |
| Empire | $2,052 | 5.7% | $147,700 | $469,500 | $4,505 |
| Eureka Township | $1,643 | 6.9% | $100,000 | $480,400 | $4,560 |
| Farmington | $1,241 | 13.5% | $123,673 | $366,200 | $4,240 |
| Greenvale Township | — | 12.6% | $106,815 | $494,900 | $4,944 |
| Hampton | $1,083 | 4.5% | $109,545 | $318,300 | $2,655 |
| Hampton Township | $1,047 | 6.3% | $117,250 | $504,800 | $3,295 |
| Hastings | $1,183 | 23.6% | $93,998 | $322,400 | $3,160 |
| Inver Grove Heights | $1,465 | 23.1% | $101,316 | $363,400 | $3,464 |
| Lakeville | $1,806 | 12.2% | $139,041 | $452,500 | $4,498 |
| Lilydale | $2,362 | 43.8% | $89,583 | $404,800 | $3,522 |
| Marshan Township | $1,116 | 9.1% | $120,000 | $475,000 | $3,327 |
| Mendota | $875 | 22.7% | $111,250 | $320,000 | $2,385 |
| Mendota Heights | $1,631 | 21.3% | $132,768 | $520,300 | $4,491 |
| Miesville | — | 6.0% | $95,500 | $348,200 | $2,696 |
| New Trier | — | 15.6% | $73,750 | $275,000 | $2,450 |
| Nininger Township | $857 | 5.3% | $112,206 | $436,400 | $2,966 |
| Randolph | $1,563 | 20.8% | $104,286 | $291,000 | $2,267 |
| Randolph Township | — | 1.9% | $154,904 | $561,600 | $3,379 |
| Ravenna Township | — | 0.6% | $131,304 | $443,800 | $3,000 |
| Rosemount | $1,640 | 12.6% | $129,625 | $424,100 | $3,932 |
| Sciota Township | — | 6.4% | $113,750 | $486,800 | $3,192 |
| South St. Paul | $1,199 | 30.3% | $87,994 | $281,600 | $3,347 |
| Sunfish Lake | — | 1.7% | $236,250 | $1,115,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Vermillion | $1,208 | 8.6% | $107,188 | $319,300 | $2,649 |
| Vermillion Township | $1,150 | 12.5% | $126,118 | $438,500 | $3,482 |
| Waterford Township | $1,472 | 11.8% | $86,250 | $378,800 | $3,370 |
| West St. Paul | $1,282 | 42.8% | $68,464 | $301,300 | $3,142 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,650 | $46,050 | $73,650 |
| 2 people | $31,600 | $52,600 | $84,200 |
| 3 people | $35,550 | $59,200 | $94,700 |
| 4 people | $39,450 | $65,750 | $105,200 |
| 5 people | $42,650 | $71,050 | $113,650 |
| 6 people | $45,800 | $76,300 | $122,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $81,550 | $130,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,800 | $138,900 |
How the places in Dakota County rank across Minnesota
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Crime reported to police in Dakota County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 753 | 162 | 6,953 | 1,493 | 465,855 | 13 of 13 |
| 2024 | 698 | 148 | 6,411 | 1,355 | 473,206 | 13 of 13 |
| 2025 | 638 | 134 | 5,340 | 1,118 | 477,831 | 13 of 13 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dakota County recorded 638 violent and 5,340 property crimes, 134 and 1,118 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Dakota County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville Police Department | 80,095 | 74 | 420 |
| Eagan Police Department | 66,870 | 87 | 896 |
| Burnsville Police Department | 64,952 | 106 | 970 |
| Apple Valley Police Department | 55,025 | 112 | 801 |
| Inver Grove Heights Police Department | 36,327 | 58 | 392 |
| Rosemount Police Department | 31,932 | 19 | 144 |
| Farmington Police Department | 24,671 | 12 | 68 |
| Hastings Police Department | 22,591 | 20 | 186 |
| West St. Paul Police Department | 22,278 | 58 | 848 |
| Northfield Police Department | 21,442 | 37 | 196 |
| South St. Paul Police Department | 20,560 | 22 | 265 |
| Dakota County Sheriff's Office | 19,599 | 27 | 57 |
| Mendota Heights Police Department | 11,489 | 6 | 97 |
ZIP codes in Dakota County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55044 | 64,762 | $1,826 | $488,600 | $141,551 | 12.0% |
| 55124 | 55,658 | $1,736 | $370,400 | $97,727 | 26.5% |
| 55337 | 47,633 | $1,476 | $349,100 | $84,110 | 36.0% |
| 55024 | 37,287 | $1,483 | $378,700 | $127,280 | 11.3% |
| 55068 | 33,119 | $1,627 | $395,900 | $127,798 | 12.9% |
| 55122 | 32,261 | $1,663 | $356,600 | $96,823 | 31.7% |
| 55033 | 29,674 | $1,173 | $358,700 | $103,988 | 19.6% |
| 55118 | 29,564 | $1,323 | $350,600 | $87,340 | 34.9% |
| 55123 | 26,501 | $1,654 | $461,200 | $139,215 | 22.1% |
| 55076 | 21,374 | $1,374 | $323,000 | $93,847 | 14.0% |
| 55075 | 20,714 | $1,199 | $281,700 | $88,386 | 30.2% |
| 55306 | 16,830 | $1,622 | $374,700 | $100,515 | 33.5% |
| 55077 | 14,503 | $1,506 | $540,900 | $111,967 | 38.6% |
| 55121 | 9,198 | $1,723 | $301,400 | $87,152 | 58.9% |
| 55120 | 5,058 | $1,628 | $515,600 | $116,346 | 38.7% |
| 55031 | 1,881 | $1,102 | $409,800 | $114,338 | 4.8% |
| 55065 | 1,224 | $1,411 | $407,100 | $119,667 | 11.2% |
| 55085 | 371 | $1,208 | $311,800 | $107,500 | 9.2% |
| 55150 | 201 | $875 | $310,000 | $111,250 | 23.3% |
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Questions about Dakota County
What is the crime rate in Dakota County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dakota County recorded 134 violent and 1,118 property crimes per 100,000 residents (638 violent and 5,340 property crimes in all).
Which place in Dakota County has the highest rent?
Lilydale has the highest median gross rent, $2,362 (±$91) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Dakota County has the lowest rent?
Nininger Township has the lowest median gross rent, $857 (±$19) a month.
What is the median rent in Dakota County, Minnesota?
The median gross rent in Dakota County is $1,548 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota County, Minnesota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota County, Minnesota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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