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Apple Valley Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Apple Valley Minnesota Water Tower Location of the city of Apple Valley within Dakota County, Minnesota

Population: 
 Apple Valley (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 8,502 21,818 34,598 45,527 49,084 +3,557 +7.81
Land Area (sq. mile) 17.30 17.54 17.34 17.34 16.86 -0.48 -2.77
Density (persons per sq. mile)   491.45 1,243.90 1,995.27 2,625.52 2,911.27 +385.75 +14.70
Housing Units 2,045 6,778 11,538 16,536 19,600 +3,064 +18.53
Households -- 6,376 11,145 16,344 18,875 +2,531 +15.49
Persons Per Household -- 3.42 3.09 2.77 2.58 -0.19 -7.36

Geography:

Apple Valley is a city in northwestern Dakota County in the State of Minnesota, and a suburb of the Twin Cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.57 square miles (45.51 km2), of which 16.86 square miles (43.67 km2) is land and 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2) is water. The city's geography is rolling, elevation from the lowest to the highest points in the city vary by a hundred feet or more. The downtown area and its adjacent residential district (which formed the original core of the city when it was incorporated) are located in a shallow valley, lending the city (in part) its name. Interstate Highway 35E, Minnesota Highway 77 - Cedar Avenue, and County Road 42 are three of the main routes in the city.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 49,084 people, 18,875 households, and 13,382 families living in the city. The population density was 2,911.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,124.1/km2). There were 19,600 housing units at an average density of 1,162.5 per square mile (448.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.8% White, 5.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 5.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 18,875 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

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History:  

The area that became Apple Valley was first established in 1858 as Lebanon Township, and remained a farming community for nearly a century. In the mid-1950s, residential developments started replacing farmland.[8] Orrin Thompson, a real estate developer, was responsible for the city's early development. He contracted a company to determine where the next growth in the Twin Cities would be. It was one-half of a mile from County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue. Thompson bought the first houses and streets from the Brobacks, who built the city's first four houses. The firm that selected this area was in Apple Valley, California, so Thompson took that name for the development. An alternate explanation for the name change exists, however. According to local developer Henry Broback, Lebanon Township was renamed Apple Valley because "...when you drive east on (County Road) 42 and turn to enter Lebanon, it reminded them of Apple Valley, California, which was a nice community." Voters in the township voted to incorporate in the 1968 general election. They also selected the name Apple Valley over the name Lebanon Valley by a vote of 1376 to 757.

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APPLE VALLEY, a city that was Lebanon Township until the village incorporated on January 1, 1969. The name was chosen by the major developer, Orrin Thompson, for Apple Valley, Calif., the Minnesota River valley, and the apple trees planted at each home in his development. The Minnesota Zoological Garden opened there in 1978.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society


Government:
Apple Valley City Hall
7100 W 147th Street
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 953-2500
Fax: (952) 953-2515

Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

City Council Meetings:
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:00 pm

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Apple Valley City Hall, Apple Valley Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Clint Hooppaw
15696 Highview Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Email (952) 239-1909
(952) 891-8128
City Administrator appointed Tom Lawell
7100 W 147th Street
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Email (952) 953-2504
Council Member 12/31/2022 John Bergman
14691 Guthrie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
  (952) 891-2508
Council Member 12/31/2022 vacant
address not available
Apple Valley, MN 55124
  --
Council Member 12/31/2024 Tom Goodwin
13015 Garvin Brook Lane
Apple Valley, MN 55124
  (952) 997-7886
Council Member 12/31/2024 Ruth Grendahl
13685 Pennock Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
  (952) 432-3828

Post Office:
US Post Office
7287 153rd Street W
Apple Valley, MN
55124-9998
Phone:
(952) 997-3031
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Fax:
(952) 891-8361

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday           9:30 am - 3:00 pm

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US Post Office, Apple Valley Minnesota

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Dakota Electric Assn   (651) 463-7134
Natural Gas CenterPoint Energy (952) 372-4727
Wastewater Apple Valley Municipal (952) 953-2522
Water Apple Valley Municipal   (952) 953-2522
Telephone Frontier Communications (800) 435-1504
Cable TV Charter Communications (800) 581-0081

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
Apple Valley Schools-ISD #196 Elementary & Secondary Schools 1,400
Target Department Stores 500
Uponor Plastics Product Manufacturing 400
Dakota County Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support 400
Walmart Department Stores 350
Augustana Care Nursing Care Facilities 265
Menards   Building Material & Supplies Dealers  250
Wings Financial Credit Union Credit Unions 225
Minnesota Zoological Gardens Museums, Historical Sites, & Similar Institutions 200
Apple Valley Medical Center Offices of Physicians 200
City of Apple Valley, Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt. Support 175
Apple Valley Ford Lincoln Automobile Dealers 175
Home Depot Building Material & Supplies Dealers 100
Valley Buick GMC Automobile Dealers 80
Sam's Club Warehouse Clubs & Supercenters 80


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Weather:

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Map:


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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Apple Valley Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Apple Valley Minnesota area

City of Apple Valley Official Street Map


Events:
   

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Attractions:
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-9200

Created by the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota Zoo opened in 1978 with a mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitats introducing guests to species from around the globe. Education programs engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout the region, and around world. Conservation programs protect endangered species and preserve critical ecosystems. Learn more about the Minnesota Zoo—our mission, leadership, and history.

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Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley Minnesota

Recreation:
Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
14421 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 953-2399

Up to ten entry discount punch cards are available at the Aquatic Center when it is open and at the Apple Valley Community Center. Apple Valley residents receive additional discounts on punch cards. We also have Water Walking and Lap Swimming 9:30am to 10:30am seven days a week or from 8:00pm to 9:00pm Monday through Friday (weather permitting). The cost is $3 per entry.

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Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
Valleywood Golf Course
4851 McAndrews Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 953-2325

Valleywood Golf Course is widely recognized as one of the premier public golf courses in the Twin Cities area. Located in beautiful Apple Valley on 190 acres of rolling hills with 11 ponds and majestic stands of trees. With only 4 residential properties visible from Valleywood’s grounds you are surrounded by nature.

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Valleywood Golf Course, Apple Valley Minnesota

Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Alimagnet   104   
Cobblestone  35     
Farquar   65   
Keller   55     
Lac Lavon 66   
Long  30     

Health Care:
Apple Valley Medical Center
14655 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 432-6161

For more than 45 years, residents of Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul communities have relied on the superior family medicine practice at the Apple Valley Medical Center. Now you can continue to enjoy that same exceptional service as Apple Valley Medical Clinic, Ltd., Apple Valley Medical Urgent Care, and Clinical Skin Therapeutics joins with one of the largest premier primary care groups, Allina Health. Allina Health is one of the largest health care providers in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.  

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Apple Valley Medical Center, Apple Valley Minnesota
HealthPartners Clinic Apple Valley
15290 Pennock Lane
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 967-7250
 
The HealthPartners Apple Valley Clinic offers a wide range of medical and dental services to meet your health care needs. This clinic has providers practicing Family Practice including OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and more. In addition, this clinic also offers an on-site dental clinic, lab, urgent care, radiology and more.

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HealthPartners Clinic Apple Valley
M Health Fairview Clinic - Apple Valley
15650 Cedar Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 997-4100

We offer convenient care for your whole family, with same-day appointments and extended hours. We have a variety of specialty care services on-site, including physical therapy and mammography. If you need a prescription, our pharmacy will make sure you have everything you need before you leave.

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M Health Fairview Clinic - Apple Valley

Schools:
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools
Independent School District #196

3455 153rd Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068
Phone: (651) 423-7700
Fax: (651) 423-7633


Grades:  PK-12
Students:   28,800

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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools 
Apple Valley High School
14450 Hayes Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8200
Fax: (952) 431-8744

Grades:  9-12
Students:  1,650

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Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley Minnesota
Eastview High School
6200 140th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8900
Fax: (952) 431-8911

Grades:  9-12
Students:  2,180

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Eastview High School, Apple Valley Minnesota
Falcon Ridge Middle School
12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8760
Fax: (952) 431-8770

Grades:  6-8
Students:  1,115

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Falcon Ridge Middle School, Apple Valley Minnesota
Scott Highlands Middle School
14011 Pilot Knob Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 423-7581
Fax: (952) 423-7601

Grades:  6-8
Students:  1,075

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Scott Highlands Middle School, Apple Valley Minnesota
Valley Middle School of STEM
900 Garden View Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8300
Fax: (952) 431-8313

Grades:  6-8
Students:  1,040

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Valley Middle School of STEM, Apple Valley Minnesota
Cedar Park Elementary School of STEM
7500 Whitney Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8360
Fax: (952) 431-8360

Grades:  K-5
Students:  705

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Cedar Park Elementary School of STEM, Apple Valley Minnesota
Diamond Path Elementary School
14455 Diamond Path
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 423-7695
Fax: (952) 423-7694

Grades:  K-5
Students:  755

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Diamond Path Elementary School, Apple Valley Minnesota
Echo Park Elementary School
14100 County Road 11
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: (952) 431-8390
Fax: (952) 431-8333

Grades:  K-5
Students:  735

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Echo Park Elementary School, Burnsville Minnesota
Greenleaf Elementary School
13333 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8270
Fax: (952) 431-8274

Grades:  K-5
Students:  900

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Greenleaf Elementary School, Apple Valley Minnesota
Highland Elementary School
14001 Pilot Knob Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 423-7595
Fax: (952) 423-7665

Grades:  K-5
Students:  740

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Highland Elementary School, Apple Valley Minnesota
Southview Elementary School
1025 Whitney Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8370
Fax: (952) 431-8377

Grades:  K-5
Students:  660

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Southview Elementary School, Apple Valley Minnesota
Westview Elementary School
225 Garden View Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-8380
Fax: (952) 431-8338

Grades:  K-5
Students:  455

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Westview Elementary School, Apple Valley Minnesota

Churches:
Apple Valley Baptist Church
964 Garden View Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 432-3151

Pastor:  not available
Sunday Service:  10:45 am, 1:00 pm (Russian)

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Apple Valley Baptist Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
Christ Church
12925 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 432-8855

Pastor:  Josh Mitchell
Sunday Service:  10:00 am

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Christ Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
Christian Science Society
14515 Glazier Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: not available

Pastor:  not available
Sunday Service:  10:00 am

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Christian Science Society, Apple Valley Minnesota
Christus Victor Lutheran Church
7510 Palomino Drive
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 454-6927

Pastor:  Kent Claussen Gubrud
Sunday Service:  9:30 am

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Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
Church of the Risen Savior
1501 County Road 42 E
Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone: (952) 431-5222

Pastor:  Fr. Tom Krenik
Sunday Service:  9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm (Spanish)

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Church of the Risen Savior, Burnsville Minnesota
Community of Christ
5990 134th Street Court
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 432-1552

Pastor:  Bob Schutte and Don Warner
Sunday Service:  10:30 am

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Community of Christ, Apple Valley Minnesota
Crossword Church
7477 145th Street W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 270-3143

Pastor:  Vernon Phillip
Sunday Service:  12:00 pm

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Hope Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
Grace Lutheran Church - ELCA
7800 150th Street W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 432-7273

Pastor:  Deb Stehlin
Sunday Service:  8:45 am, 10:15 am

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Grace Lutheran Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
Heritage Lutheran Church - ELS
13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-6225

Pastor:  Karl J. Anderson
Sunday Service:  8:00 am, 9:30 am

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Heritage Lutheran Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
Hope Church
14484 Glazier Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-6500

Pastor:  Tim Bubna
Sunday Service:  10:00 am

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Hope Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
Mount Olivet Assembly of God
14201 Cedar Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 432-4332

Pastor:  Clarence St. John
Sunday Service:  10:00 am

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Mount Olivet Assembly of God, Apple Valley Minnesota
Restoration Covenant Church
7707 147th Street W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 373-1274

Pastor:  Rob Jacobson
Sunday Service:  10:00 am

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Hayes Senior Center, Apple Valley Minnesota
River Valley Church
14898 Energy Way
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 255-8915

Pastor:  Kirk Graham
Sunday Service:  9:00 am, 11:00 am

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River Valley Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 432-6351

Pastor:  Rick Summy
Sunday Service:  8:30 am, 9:45 am, 11:00 am

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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
South Suburban Evangelical Church
12600 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-5466

Pastor:  Mike Neely
Sunday Service:  9:00 am, 11:00 am

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South Suburban Evangelical Church, Apple Valley Minnesota
Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church
14401 Pilot Knob Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 423-2212

Pastor:  Rev. Rob Smith
SSunday Service:  10:00 am

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Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, Apple Valley Minnesota

Media:
Apple Valley Sun
15322 Galaxie Avenue Suite 219
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 894-1111

Weekly newspaper published on Thursdays with a circulation of 1,096

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Motels:
AmericInn by Wyndham Apple Valley
15000 Glazier Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 431-3800

Ideally located in downtown Apple Valley at the intersection of Cedar Avenue South and West 150th Street, AmericInn Apple Valley is just minutes from the Minnesota Zoo, the Mall of America, and Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP). A great place to stay for whatever brings you to the Twin Cities, we’re also close to I-35 for easy access to both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. Business travelers enjoy our close proximity to local companies, like Best Buy and Target headquarters, and Dakota County Technical College is a quick drive away.

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AmericInn by Wyndham Apple Valley
GrandStay Hotel & Conference Center
7083 153rd Street W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 953-6111

The GrandStay® Hotel & Conference in Apple Valley, MN has a selection of spacious suites perfect for families or business travelers, and full-size kitchens and generous amenities make our suites ideal for both short visits and extended stays. All guests can enjoy a complimentary GRAND START® Breakfast, our indoor pool, and premium coffee available 24/7 in our lobby. We also provide free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel.  

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GrandStay Hotel & Conference Center, Apple Valley Minnesota

Resorts:
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Campgrounds:
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