Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Burnsville

Affordability in Burnsville, MN

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median household income in Burnsville is $87,024 annually and the median rent is $1,513 per month, with renters making up 35% of households. Burnsville has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 485 units, offering options for renters who qualify for affordable housing programs.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Burnsville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 207 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that methodological differences mean violent crime rates are not directly comparable across cities.

Of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Burnsville tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Burnsville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Burnsville rates 58 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking, 39 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 62 for biking.

• Walk Score: 58 - Somewhat Walkable
• Transit Score: 39 - Some Transit
• Bike Score: 62

These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations in Burnsville and may vary by property. (Source: Walk Score)

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 21 public schools across 6 districts serve Burnsville, including 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before signing a lease.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Burnsville is $87,024 per year, and the median market rent is $1,513 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing in the city can offer significantly lower rents for households that qualify.

• Median household income: $87,024/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,513/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 35% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Burnsville has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 485 units. These properties serve renters whose incomes fall within program limits, with rents set below market rate.

Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is low among Burnsville's assisted properties. All 8 buildings have been mapped for flood exposure, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone according to that data.