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Dakota County
- County in Minnesota
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 6 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B
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Median Home Value
$266,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,174
National
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Dakota County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault84.5national 282.7
- Murder1.5national 6.1
- Rape29.5national 40.7
- Robbery30.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary241national 500.1
- Theft1,669national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft114national 284
Residents
Diversity
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Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Working in Dakota County
Jobs
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Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$86,036
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Dakota County
- grade A+
Eagan Senior High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 501 reviews
- grade A+
Eastview Senior High School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 382 reviews
- grade A
East Lake Elementary School
- grade A
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science
- Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade A
Rosemount Senior High School
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 303 reviews
Top Private Schools in Dakota County
- grade A+
Saint Thomas Academy
- Rating 4.49 out of 5 77 reviews
- grade A+
Visitation School
- Rating 4.49 out of 5 173 reviews
- grade A+
Trinity School at River Ridge
- Rating 4.41 out of 5 82 reviews
- grade A
St. Croix Lutheran Academy
- Rating 4.3 out of 5 74 reviews
- grade B+
First Baptist School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 10 reviews
Top Places to Live in Dakota County
Dakota County Reviews
Rating 4.67 out of 5 6 reviews
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I love Dakota County because there is plenty of parks to take my kids to. I also love their library system. I think the schools in Dakota County are great. There is plenty to do, I always feel safe. It's a great place to raise a family.
Everyone in the Dakota county buildings are always so helpful. The librarians have helped me countless times finding specific books for papers I have to write. I would like to see the public school system broaden class options. There are some high schools that only have one or two options for studying a different language. Students should have the opportunity and resources to become a well rounded student and person.
Not many houses for sale in my area- but there are some if you're looking. Homes are of all ages here- farms started 100 years ago with the original house, to mid century ramblers, to brand new. Not many vacant lots- as most lots in my area are fields. The whole area is great!