Apple Valley really is as healthy

         and as wholesome as it sounds

Quite simply, Apple Valley

                      is good for you

                                      and your family!

#1 Relocation Question?

Almost without exception, nearly everyone relocating asks the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce asks the same question, "What is the boundry of Independent School District #196?"  

Answer?  School District #196's attendance boundary maps or use the boundary search tool and type in an address. This will will help you find the school nearest your home or planned home!

• Minnesota has the highest percentage of high school graduates in the nation, and Apple Valley is at the top.
• Independent School District # 196 (serving Apple Valley, Eagan and Rosemount) is renowned for being the number one reason people move to our area.
• Extra programs with state and national recognition include speech and debate, danceline and wrestling.
• A one of a kind in the nation, The School of Environmental Studies is located adjacent to the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. Their mission is to develop a community of leaders who will enhance the relationship between people and their environments. Studies include out of the country field trips for students to become better connected to the global community. Students can attend full-time or take electives while at another school in School District #196.

Top School District-Independent School District #196

Apple Valley/Rosemount/Eagan

Apple Valley is served by Independent School District (ISD) #196 (Apple Valley-Eagan-Rosemount). A small portion of the City, in the northwestern corner, is in ISD #191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage).

• Known as the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District, District 196 serves 28,300 students in grades Early Childhood-12th and is Minnesota's fourth largest school district.

• District 196 has six National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and numerous state and nationally recognized programs in academics, the arts and athletics.

• For the 13th consecutive year, District 196 was recognized among the nation's top school districts as having the qualities parents want most. (What Parents Want Award, March 2004)

Within Apple Valley are 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 senior high schools, and the nationally renowned award winning School of Environmental Studies at the Minnesota Zoo.

• As one of the top school districts in the State and even in the country, home values in Apple Valley are enhanced by the exceptional education.

• The 110 square mile district boundary includes all several cities- Apple Valley , Rosemount, Eagan , and small parts of nearby Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville.

• District 196 has 18 elementary schools (grades k-5), six middle schools (grades 6-8), four high schools (grades 9-12), the School of Environmental Studies optional high school (grades 11-12), the Area Learning Center alternative high school (grades 9-12) and Dakota Ridge special education school (grades k-12).

Apple Valley Parks Parks Map of Apple Valley (Map or Satellite View)

Biking and Hiking Trails

Apple Valley is home to 46 parks with many recreational opportunities such as softball, tennis, swimming, skating, picnicking and more. Call for specific park information. Rental equipment (volleyball, horseshoes, bocce ball, etc.) is available at the Community Center.

Alimagnet Park -- 953-952-2300
Riverview Drive and Walnut Lane, Apple Valley
Heavily wooded 85 acre park with lake frontage, canoe launch, nature trails, picnic shelter, and volleyball court.

Lebanon Hills Regional Park -- 651-438-4660
12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley
Extensive 11.7 mile hiking trail system winding through hilly woodlands and grassy meadows and 2.5 miles of mountain bike trails.

Crystal Lake. -- 952-895-4500
1101 Crystal Lake Road, Burnsville
Offers boating and fishing

Holland/McDonough Lakes - Lebanon Hills Regional Park -- 651-438-4660
12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley
Fishing permitted.

Jensen Lake, Lebanon Hills Regional Park -- 651-438-4660

12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley
Has an exquisite 2 mile canoe route with portages.

Alimagnet, Farquar, Keller, Lac Lavon, and Long Lake Parks; Apple Valley -- 952-953-2300

All offer canoe launches.

Cross-Country Skiing

Lebanon Hills Regional Park -- 651-438-4660
12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley

Alimagnet Park -- 952-895-4500
County Road 11, Burnsville
Offers groomed Cross Country trails

Dakota County Parks -- 651-438-4660

Fort Snelling State Park -- 612-725-2390

Hennepin Parks -- 612-559-9000

Minnesota Valley Trail State Park -- 952-492-6400

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge -- 952-854-5900

Down Hill Skiing, Snow Boarding, Snow Tubing

Buck Hill Ski Area -- 952-435-7174

15100 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville

Ice Skating - Indoor

Apple Valley Ice Arena -- 952-953-2365
14452 Hayes Road, Apple Valley

Hayes Park Arena -- 952-953-2366
14595 Hayes Road, Apple Valley

Ice Skating - Outdoor

Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Department -- 952-953-2365
14452 Hayes Road, Apple Valley
Call for the location of city parks with hockey and skating rinks, facilities available and open hours.

Swimming Pools/Water Parks/Water Slides

Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center -- 952-953-2300

www.cityofapplevalley.org/Parks/Facilities/Aquatic_Center/index.html
14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley
18,000 square foot pool with zero-depth entry, water slides, drop slides, and sand and water playground. Average pool temperature is 83°.

Red Wood Park -- 952-953-2300
311 County Road 42, Apple Valley
12 acre park with outdoor pool, tennis, softball, horseshoe pits, community center and picnic facilities.
Teen Center -- 952-953-2385

Tennis & Volleyball

Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Department -- 952-953-2300
Call for the location of city parks with tennis courts and volleyball.

Apple Valley, Minnesota Profile

Population (year 2000): 45,527 Est. population in 2006: 52,000 Males: 22,256 (48.9%), Females: 23,271 (51.1%) Elevation: 955 feet County: Dakota Land area: 17.3 square miles Zip code: 55124 Median resident age: 34.5 years Median household income: $69,752 (year 2000) Median house value: $154,300 (year 2000)   Apple Valley Demographics                                             Apple Valley is a great place to live, work, and play.  At Apple Valley’s core are the residents and businesses that make Apple Valley the outstanding community it is today.  The commercial, residential, office and industrial development has also been tremendous, with over $159 million worth of building permits being issued in 2002 and 2003.  When searching for the perfect home, remember to take a good look around.   2000 Profile of General Demographic Characteristics Total Population (2006– estimated)……………………………………………………………….…52,000 Total population (2002 census)……………………………...…………………………………………45,527 Male……………………………………………………………………...…………………………….22,256 Female…………………………………………………………………………….……………………23,271   Apple Valley total square miles…………………………………………………………….…………......17.5 Total Acres……………………………………………………………………………….……………..11,155   Median Age (years)……………………………………………………………………………………….34.5 Median Household Income…………………………………………………………….…….....……..$69,752 44.2 % have children under the age of 18 living at home 10.4% have individuals 65 years or older living in households Housing Units………………………………………………………………….……………….………18,334 87% Owner Occupied 55% Single Family 23% Townhomes 3% Manufactured   Other Apple Valley Statistics Education 95% with High School Degree 41% with 4+ years of college   2003 Statistics 46 parks 100 athletic fields 60 miles of trails   Safety & Security 48 sworn police offices 16 marked squad cars 76 volunteer fire fighters 27 paramedics     Comparing Communities   Apple Valley Burnsville Eagan City Population 45,527 60,200 63,557 Median Household Income $69,752 $57,965 $67,388 Unemployment Rate 3.10% 3.10% 2.90% *Crime Index 26 58 39         *Percent of the national average.  Graph based on 2000 statistics   New: Apple Valley, MN residents, houses, and apartments details Races in Apple Valley: White Non-Hispanic (90.9%) Hispanic (2.0%) Black (1.9%) Two or more races (1.7%) Other race (0.9%) Other Asian (0.8%) American Indian (0.6%) Chinese (0.6%) Vietnamese (0.6%) Asian Indian (0.5%) Ancestries: German (37.7%), Norwegian (17.2%), Irish (14.3%), Swedish (9.8%), English (7.5%), Polish (4.9%).   For population 25 years and over in Apple Valley High school or higher: 95.4% Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.0% (National Average 25%) Graduate or professional degree: 10.9% Unemployed: 2.5% Mean travel time to work commuting: 23.8 minutes For population 15 years and over in Apple Valley city Never married: 24.8% Now married: 63.5% Separated: 0.6% Widowed: 3.0% Divorced: 8.2% 5.4% Foreign born (2.7% Asia, 1.0% Europe, 0.9% Latin America). Population change in the 1990s: +10,556 (+30.2%).

An extensive parks and recreation system includes over 790 acres of park land, sports arenas, athletic complexes, community centers, teen center, senior center, aquatic center, and municipal golf course.

Apple Valley, Minnesota
Dakota County, Population 383,076 (2004)
Region: East Twin Cities Metro
Distance from Minneapolis: 12
US Congressional District: 2
MN Legislative District(s):37A, 37B

Twin Cities Population MSA: 2,968,806
Minnesota: 5,145,106
Source: U.S. Census, State Demographer * Metropolitan Statistical Area

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Major Employers
Employer / Services / Employee Count

Apple Valley Schools-ISD #196 Elementary & Secondary Schools 1,913
Dakota County, Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support 349
Fischer Sand & Aggregate Co Const. Sand & Gravel Mining 295
Wings Financial (formerly NWA Federal Credit Union) Credit Unions 217
Uponor Wirsbo Co Plastics Product Manufacturing 204
Apple Valley, City of Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support 178
Apple Valley Ford Automobile Dealers 155
Walmart Department Stores 135
Apple Valley Health Care Center Nursing Care Facilities 120
Minnesota Zoological Gardens Museums, Historical Sites, & Similar Institutions 120

Hanson Pipe & Products Cement & Concrete Product Manufacturing 100
Home Depot Building Material & Supplies Dealers 100
Valley Buick Pontiac GMC Automobile Dealers 87
Sam's Club Warehouse Clubs & Supercenters 80
Apple Valley Medical Clinic Offices of Physicians 63
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Workforce
Dakota County Metro Council (11)
County Workforce / Regional Workforce Available
Total Employment 221,117          1,559,798
Available Workforce 230,487      1,631,511
Source: MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Devel.- Labor Market Information: LAUS Annual Average 2004

Employment By Industry
Dakota County
                                                         County   /  Metro Region
Natural Resources and Mining                   897         3,544
Construction                                        11,140        72,499
Manufacturing                                      19,371      183,885
Trade, Transportation and Utilities        41,471      307,145
Information                                            8,272        41,900
Financial Activities                               11,429      133,904
Professional and Business Services      17,322       237,663
Education and Health Services            15,609       192,387
Leisure and Hospitality                        15,982      140,993
Other Services                                      7,094        53,505
Government                                        17,732      193,817

Source: MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Devel.- Labor Market Information: CEW Annual Data 2004

Water Information
Water Source: Wells
Storage Capacity: 11,200,000 gal.
Pumping Capacity: 14,000 gal./minute
Average Demand: 5,800,000 gal./day
Peak Demand: 20,000,000 gal./day
Total Water Hardness: 317 ppm
Industrial Water Rate: Base chg. $5.58; $.95/1,000 gal. < 10,000 gal.
Wastewater Information
Treatment Type: Community Drain Field
Capacity of Plant:
Average Demand:
Peak Demand:
Usage Charge: Base chg. $5.58; $1.70/1,000 gal. < 10,000 gal.

Communications
Telephone Information
Local Telephone Company: Frontier Communications of MN
Telephone Number: (952) 435-3600
Digital Central Switch: Yes
Equal Access Market: Yes
Extended Area Service: Yes
Custom Calling Feautures: Yes
Customized Local Area Services: Yes
Current Technologies: DSL, ISDN, T1, Fiber Optics
Internet Service
Local Public Internet Access Site: Yes
Multiple Internet Service Providers: Yes
Speed of Service: Broadband, T1, OC3, Fiber
DEED Certification as E-Commerce Ready: Yes

Newspapers Information
Minneapolis Star Tribune (612) 673-4000 Daily
St. Paul Pioneer Press (651) 222-5011 Daily
Sun Current (952) 896-4700 Weekly
This Week (952) 894-1111 Weekly

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Air Service Information
International Local Regional
Name Mpls./St. Paul Intl. Airport
Location Bloomington
Miles to 8

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Housing Information
Single Family Units: 10,072 Percentage Owner Occupied: 87
Multiple Family Units: 7,465 Median Sales Price: $184,700.00

Number of Units Built Since Last Census: 1,514 Median Rent:

Value of Residential Building Permits for 2002: $44,732,000

Commercial Activity Information
Number of Commercial Building Permits for 2002: 106
Value of Commercial Building Permits for 2002: $22,525,000

Retail Sales Information
Year        Community Sales         County Sales
2003        $833,538,511             $5,781,056,739
2000        $704,019,779             $5,141,352,830
1996        $548,032,951             $3,788,995,273

Source: MN Dept of Revenue

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Local Medical Facilities Information
Facility Type Nbr of Facilities Total Nbr of Beds

Clinics 3

24 Hour Emergency 1 (Apple Valley Medical Center)
Dentists 20
Doctors 16
Nursing Home 2

Name of Nearest Hospital (if none in community):
Fairview Ridges, Burnsville
Miles to Nearest Hospital: 4

Library Information
Name Phone Internet Access
Galaxie Library  Yes

Recreation Information
Facilities
The Minnesota Zoo, two community centers, hockey arenas, championship golf, athletic complexes, senior center, aquatic center, teen center, and 46 parks provide opportunities for residents to enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle. Many recreational programs are also offered.

Festival/Arts
4th of July Celebration, Midwinter Festival, and Ring Around the Arts Festival.

Service Organizations
Several major organizations serve Apple Valley including Rotary, JC's, Lions and Optimists.

Government

Organization: Mayor\Council
Budget: $19,708,881
Community Bond Rating: Moody's - - WA1 (recently upgraded; posted 10/06)
Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Yes
Locally Controlled Loan Program: No
Recycling: Yes
Fire Insurance Rating: 3
Industrial Plans Approved By: City Building Official, City Council, Planning Commision

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Property Taxes - Payable 2005
Property Tax Information Assessed Market Value Information
State Tax Rate 51.12% Commercial $386,926,700
Municipal Tax Rate 36.75% Residential $3,793,117,460
County Tax Rate 28.27% Other $66,700,420
School Tax Rate 26.16%
Misc. Tax Rate 5.17%
Total Tax Rate 147.47% Total $4,246,744,580

The above tax rates are tax capacity tax rates and do not include market value referendum tax rates.

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Economic Development

Economic Development Authority: Yes
Housing Redevelopment Authority: No
County Development Corporation: Yes
Chamber of Commerce: Yes
Port Authority: No
Incentives
Apple Valley prides itself in striving to be an innovative and entrepreneurial community. In addition to the traditional local government services one would expect, we try to go the extra distance by providing additional services and a consistently high level of service to residents and businesses. Limited deferred assessments and limited TIF are available to qualified businesses. A joint City Council/Chamber committee is also available to assist developers.

City of Apple Valley
7100 West 147th Street
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 953-2508

Tom Lawell
City Administrator

Economic Development Organizations

City of Apple Valley Community Development 952-953-2500

Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce 952-432-8422  Fax: 952-432-7964
County HRA Dakota County CDA 651-675-4400   Fax: 651-675-4444