Apple Valley #4 Best Places to Live in Dakota County
Current Resident: Overall my family moved here 3 years ago and its a good city. Not too far from Twin cities, downtown, mall or the airport. Its about a 20-25 min drive. My neighborhood is safe and family friendly for the most part. People are nice and friendly. The school district is one of the best in the state. Some negatives or possible improvement is diversity. My family moved from Highland park, St.Paul to Apple Valley. Although Highland had a predominantly white population it still had a lot of diversity. Politics is moderate, I have seen both sides. Although the city might lean more towards conservative. Not a huge nightlife, few bars and restaurants. If you want a big nightlife, Minneapolis or St.Paul are better options. There are several gyms, yoga studios, fitness centers, along with healthy/organic grocery stores and restaurants. Affordability is not much different from st paul. Read 107 Reviews
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