About Dakota County

Dakota is a county in the Minneapolis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 447,440 and a population density of 756, which is 88% above the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 2 years above the Minneapolis Metro median age and same as the national average.


Dakota County has a median home value of $391,004, which is 2% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,536 is 5% below the metro average rent and 26% below the national average rent The average household income in Dakota County is $99,830 , which is 5% above the Metro average household income and 22% above the national average of household income.

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$391,004Median Home Value
$382,508 Minneapolis Metro Area
$1,536Median Rent
$1,611 Minneapolis Metro Area

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Dakota County's population is made up of 54% married, 32% single, 10% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 35%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 73% of the population in Dakota County.

447,440Population
3,712,020 Minneapolis Metro Area
756Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
39 Median Age
37 Minneapolis Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Dakota County is $49,892. The Median Household Income is $99,830

$49,892Income Per Capita
$51,107 Minneapolis Metro Area
$99,830Median Household Income
$95,102 Minneapolis Metro Area
6% Poverty Rate
8% Minneapolis Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Minneapolis Metro Area
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Amenities in Dakota County
Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$391,004Median Home Value
$382,508 Minneapolis Metro Area
$1,536Median Rent
$1,611 Minneapolis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Minneapolis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
27%
Home Owners
73%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Mendota Heights crime index is 80 which is lower than the national average.

80
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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