Dakota County is nestled in the state of Minnesota. With an area of 586 square miles, Dakota County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in population it is at the top with 35,590 residents. Dakota County's population density of urban makes it one of the least largely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Burnsville, with a population of 60,207.

Dakota County is one of the most affluent regions in the state. The median income for Dakota County residents is $62,438, putting the area in at the top of all counties in Minnesota. As a reflection this, the average house price in Dakota County is $151,272, well above the state average of $117,549.    Continued below...