What are the best neighborhoods in Dakota County, MN?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Redwood, Cedar Knolls, Scott Highlands, Old Town, Industrial District. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Dakota County, MN
Eligible neighborhoods: 10
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood | Apple Valley | #1 of 10 | 74.2 | 95.2 |
| Cedar Knolls | Apple Valley | #2 of 10 | 73.5 | 94.6 |
| Scott Highlands | Apple Valley | #3 of 10 | 72.7 | 93.9 |
| Old Town | Apple Valley | #4 of 10 | 72.2 | 93.5 |
| Industrial District | Apple Valley | #5 of 10 | 70.1 | 91.2 |
| Alimagnet | Apple Valley | #6 of 10 | 68.0 | 88.2 |
| Downtown | Apple Valley | #7 of 10 | 63.6 | 80.7 |
| Johnny Cake | Apple Valley | #8 of 10 | 57.5 | 67.4 |
| Zoo | Apple Valley | #9 of 10 | 55.8 | 63.4 |
| Galaxie Commons | Apple Valley | #10 of 10 | 47.9 | 44.0 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Dakota County, MN
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Dakota County, MN?
Redwood is currently #1 of 10 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 74.2.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Dakota County, MN?
10 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Dakota County, MN.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Dakota County, MN?
Cedar Knolls has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 79.2.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Dakota County, MN?
Redwood has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 2.4%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Dakota County, MN?
Industrial District currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 79.2.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Dakota County, MN?
Cedar Knolls has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $170,964.
How are neighborhood rankings in Dakota County, MN calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Dakota County, Minnesota
#1
Redwood
Apple Valley, Minnesota
#2
Cedar Knolls
Apple Valley, Minnesota
#3
Scott Highlands
Apple Valley, Minnesota
#4
Old Town
Apple Valley, Minnesota
#5
Industrial District
Apple Valley, Minnesota
#6
Alimagnet
Apple Valley, Minnesota
#7
Downtown
Apple Valley, Minnesota
#8
Johnny Cake
Apple Valley, Minnesota
#9
Zoo
Apple Valley, Minnesota
#10
Galaxie Commons
Apple Valley, Minnesota