Apple Valley is a city located in northwestern Dakota County. Apple Valley is the 15th most populous city in Minnesota.
The City of Apple Valley is pledged to promote and enhance the health, safety, and general well-being of its citizens and all who visit the City.
Apple Valley is peacefully bridging the rustic lifestyle of the farm with the metropolitan offerings of the Twin Cities, this is a city that has successfully combined the best elements of modern life with the strong community orientation of a traditional small town. Comprised of an attractive collection of neighborhoods and bustling business districts covering nearly 18 square miles, the city primarily revolves around a three and a half mile downtown center. Intended to be the "main street" for the city and designed with extra-wide sidewalks, decorative lamps and trees, the area offers the convenience of centralized shopping in a modernized atmosphere. Quiet suburban neighborhoods surround the commercial center and the development of these initial real estate neighborhoods is where Apple Valley took its name.
Housing cost
Apple Valley real estate has a mix of housing options, including of condominiums, town homes and single-family homes. Condominiums start in the low $100,000’s for one and two bedroom units with attached garages and range up to $400,000 and more for newer units with additional amenities. Single-family homes start under $200,000 and range up to $600,000 and more for larger multi level estate homes on large landscaped lots.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 50,109. Apple Valley covers 17.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 955 feet above sea level.
Climate
Apple Valley, MN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 3.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Apple Valley is 31.43 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.54 Inches.
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