10 Best Independent Living Communities in Burnsville, MN

Learn More About Independent Living in Burnsville, MN

Founded on the banks of the Minnesota River, Burnsville is a suburb of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and offers plenty of activities and amenities for everyone. Seniors living in Burnsville can enjoy the solitude of a suburban setting coupled with easy access to big city amenities when needed.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Burnsville are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Burnsville retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Burnsville, MN

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 was about $2,000 in the Burnsville area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of Minnesota was around $2,050.

Learn More About Burnsville, MN

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Burnsville is considered more expensive than the average U.S. city. The total household expenses associated with living in Burnsville are rated 8 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are rated slightly below the average while healthcare costs are rated 16 points higher.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
108	116	107	117	98	106

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$82,670 per year	$48,808 per year	$66,015 per year	$33,067 per year	$45,342 per year	$3,154 per year	$862 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Burnsville include:

Fairview St. John’s Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: intensivist program, obstetrics, family medicine, urgent care

Lakeview Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, acute care
• Bed count: 60+
• Specialties: intensive care, diagnostic imaging, hospice care, home health care, emergency services

Regions Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, acute care
• Bed count: 460+
• Specialties: emergency care, surgical services, cardiovascular care

Weather and Climate

Burnsville’s climate is classified as warm summer continental, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with a wide variation in seasonal temperatures. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 77%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
13°F	22°F	4°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	84°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 85

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 30.9″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
38.3	15.4%	61,713	2,481.1 per square mile	2.5

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.1%	4.8%	13.8%	8.0%	<0.1%	4.7%	69.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Bloomington: 24/30
• Overall inclusivity: 77/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Dakota County

Democratic	Republican	Other
55.9%	42.0%	2.1%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Founded on the banks of the Minnesota River, Burnsville offers plenty of activities and amenities for everyone to enjoy. Snowbirds can hit the slopes year round for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and mountain biking at Buck Hill, home to world champion Lindsey Vonn’s first ski club. Arts and theater lovers are in for a real treat with everything the Ames Center has to offer, including dramas, comedies, dance, and musical acts from local arts organizations and national touring artists. Burnsville’s extensive park system comprises many trails for walking, running, and cross-country skiing.

Located within the Community Center, the Burnsville Senior Center hosts a variety of engaging activities. Offerings include educational seminars and workshops on topics such as aging-in-place, personal safety, and decluttering your home. In addition, a wide range of fitness classes, social clubs, and arts classes are available to interested seniors.

Transportation

Getting around Burnsville is quite easy. The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority provides regional bus service between many transit hubs within the city and south of the river, and to major destinations such as the Mall of America, downtown Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport, all at a discounted rate for seniors.