NEIGHBORSCORE

Apple Valley, Minnesota · ZIP 55124

Apple Valley — ZIP 55124

Crime DataSchools

Apple Valley (55124) scores 56/100 — Fair for Minnesota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $383K.

56OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

Tap a tab to compare 55124 against its city, state, or the nation.

Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$383K
Median rent$1,955/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Eagan, MinnesotaEaganZIP 55122
62▲6 vs here
Burnsville, MinnesotaBurnsvilleZIP 55337
53▼3 vs here
Rosemount, MinnesotaRosemountZIP 55068
85▲29 vs here
Burnsville, MinnesotaBurnsvilleZIP 55306
56= even vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$383K

Median Rent

$1,955/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,525

Violent Crime

579

Property Crime

4,946

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dakota County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARYKG–05662
67%
61%
DIAMOND PATH EL SCH OF INTL STUDIESKG–05686
62%
65%
Cedar Park Elementary STEM SchoolKG–05722
61%
54%
WESTVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–05500
60%
53%
GREENLEAF ELEMENTARYPK–05747
58%
55%
EASTVIEW SENIOR HIGH09–122,328
51%
71%
SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–05576
51%
50%
FALCON RIDGE MIDDLE06–081,088
43%
52%
SCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLE06–081,228
42%
56%
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES11–12334
42%
Not reported
Valley Middle School of STEM06–081,090
31%
42%
APPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH09–121,999
29%
47%
FIT AcademyKG–05264
27%
37%
FIT Academy High School06–12194Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

55,675

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

39 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55124 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 55124 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55124 is approximately $383K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 55124 in Apple Valley has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.