- Twin Cities Markets
Living in Apple Valley
- Welcome to Apple Valley
Space and value south of the river.
- By The Numbers
Real Estate & Lifestyle Snapshot
56,000+
Population Dakota County
$385K
Median Home Value Illustrative — verify
73%
Homeownership Owner-occupied
$300K–$750K
Typical Range Starter to move-up
- The Lifestyle
Why people love Apple Valley
Four reasons this community keeps residents rooted.
Room to Roam
Lakes, the Minnesota Zoo, and a deep parks-and-trails system make the outdoors part of everyday life.
Real Value
More square footage and yard for the money than many closer-in suburbs, without giving up amenities.
Red Line Transit
Bus rapid transit on Cedar Avenue plus Highway 77 keep the commute simple.
Family Friendly
Well-regarded District 196 schools and a busy community calendar keep families rooted here.
- Local Favorites
A few of the local gems
Curated picks around Minneapolis — from great tables to green space. Edit these anytime to feature your own favorites.
- Dining
- Wok in the Park
- Bogart's Entertainment Center
- Cracked (breakfast)
- Coffee & Treats
- Caribou Coffee
- Angry Inch Brewing (nearby)
- Dairy Queen classics
- Shopping
- Southport Centre
- Time Square Shopping Center
- Central Village
- Parks & Outdoors
- Minnesota Zoo
- Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- Kelley Park & Farmers Market
- Where To Look
Apple Valley neighborhoods
- Cortland
- The Regatta
- Palomino Hills
- Greenleaf
- Cobblestone Lake
- Diamond Path
- Your Move To Apple Valley